The nurse suspects that there is physical abuse present after visiting the client in the home. In recognition of the pattern of family violence, the nurse knows that:
1. Child abuse is declining in frequency
2. Spouses are the most frequent abusers
3. Mental illness is a major cause of abuse
4. Abuse is primarily seen in lower income families
ANS: 2
In recognition of the pattern of family violence, the nurse knows that spouses are the most fre-quent abusers. Child abuse is increasing, not decreasing. Mental illness may increase the inci-dence of abuse within a family, but is not a major cause of abuse. Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse occurs across all social classes.
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