The most important aspect of care for the nurse to remember when screening a woman for partner abuse is:
1. Ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
2. Conveying warmth and empathy.
3. Asking specific, direct questions about abuse.
4. Clarifying her myths about battering
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Rationale 1: Any screening must be done in private, and the patient must be assured that any answers are kept confidential.
Rationale 2: Warmth and empathy are helpful, but confidentiality is more important.
Rationale 3: General questions about possible abuse both will facilitate trust building and are more likely to obtain accurate information.
Rationale 4: Clarifying myths is not essential during screening.
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