A woman was at the emergency department with a broken arm and bruises all over her torso. Radiographs showed evidence of previous broken bones. Which behavior exhibited by the woman would be most worrisome to the nurse?
a. Asking the nurse, "Do you know where I can go to get away from him?"
b. Accepting the blame for the incident, saying "I'm such a rotten housekeeper. I can't do anything right."
c. Crying, moaning, and begging for pain medication
d. Saying, "Do you think I should tell the police?"
ANS: B
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