A patient tells the nurse, "My husband lost his job. He's abusive only when he drinks too much. His family was like that when he was growing up. He always apologizes and regrets hurting me."
What risk factor was most predictive for the husband to become abusive?
a. History of family violence
b. Loss of employment
c. Abuse of alcohol
d. Poverty
ANS: A
An abuse-prone individual is an individual who has experienced family violence and was often abused as a child. This phenomenon is part of the cycle of violence. The other options may be present but are not as predictive.
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