A woman presents with a history of physical and emotional abuse in her intimate relationships. What should this information lead a nurse to suspect?
1. The woman may be exhibiting a controlled response pattern.
2. The woman may have a history of childhood neglect.
3. The woman may be exhibiting codependent characteristics.
4. The woman may be a victim of incest.
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Rationale: The nurse should suspect that this client may be a victim of incest. Many women who are battered have low self-esteem and have feelings of guilt, anger, fear, and shame. Women in abusive relationships often grew up in an abusive home.
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