A nurse in the emergency department recognizes in the husband of a client one of which of the following common characteristics of batterers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Emotionally immature
2. Tend to express their overwhelming feelings of inadequacy through violence
3. Feelings of insecurity and inferiority
4. A lack of respect in the community
5. Limited jealousy or possessiveness
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Batterers tend to be emotionally immature.
2. Because they tend to be emotionally immature and aggressive, batterers have a tendency to express their overwhelming feelings of inadequacy through violence.
3. Batterers are insecure, and feel inferior, often feeling that they are undeserving of their partner.
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