What is the best initial approach for a nurse when managing the care of an individual with two children who works full-time and has been abused by a partner?
a. Teach the individual how to avoid provoking the abuser.
b. Assist the individual in filing a police report describing the abuse.
c. Help the individual identify needs to best obtain the appropriate support.
d. Facilitate the individual's move into a safe house located near the current workplace.
C
In order to best provide support, the nurse must fully understand the patient's needs. This is done before support options can be determined. The other options are examples of interventions for needs that have not yet been determined.
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