When the wife asked why her husband had gotten so upset because she burned the meat because of an interruption at the door, he explained that his boss had been giving him impossible tasks, he had a drink after work, and he really wished his wife would
learn how to cook. When the woman laughingly shared this story during a routine visit at the clinic, the nurse became concerned. What might have concerned the nurse?
A. The husband had a drink after work rather than coming right home.
B. The husband refused to take responsibility for his own actions.
C. The woman felt this episode was worth sharing.
D. The woman was laughing as she told the story.
ANS: B
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