Which Comment by the Nurse Would Be Most Effective When

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which comment by the nurse would be most effective when using an empowerment model of intervention with an individual who has been abused?

• A) "You have left your spouse many times only to return. Please tell me how you view this last time as being different from all the times you left before."
• B) "Last time we talked, you thought your children would miss their father, but you now think they seem happier and almost relieved by your separation."
• C) "So you're having doubts and want to return to your husband even though you know that he broke your arm and caused your miscarriage?"
• D) "I support you returning to your spouse until you finally decide you have suffered enough.'"

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