The social worker has informed the community health nurse that a couple with a history of domestic violence is currently in the tension-building phase of the cycle of violence. Which situation is most likely to be assessed by the nurse during the home care visit?
1. The woman is hopeful that her acceptance of blame will diminish the violence.
2. The woman states that leaving is not the solution. She has a sprained wrist.
3. The man sent flowers and candy. He is loving and sorrowful of his actions.
4. The home is disorderly. There is a large bruise under the woman’s right eye, and her lip is swollen.
1. The woman is hopeful that her acceptance of blame will diminish the violence.
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