A woman tells the nurse that her husband abuses her most often when he is intoxicated, just as his father had beaten him and his mother
The woman is aware of the location of a safe house and has considered leaving home with her two children, but she cites being brought up to believe "you keep quiet and stay together, no matter what happens.". She states the husband is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident. What evidence exists that the husband is at risk of becoming a perpetrator of physical abuse? He: a. is unable to make lasting behavioral changes.
b. was an abused child.
c. is without a job.
d. experiences remorse.
B
An abuse-prone individual is an individual who has experienced family violence and has usually been abused as a child. The other options are not relevant in this scenario.
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