A client, age 42, has been battered by her husband since they were married 8 years ago. Until this hospitalization for major depression, she had avoided dealing with her situation, but she now ex-presses a desire to deal with the problem
The attacks are occurring more often. Which outcome is realistic for the client?
1. Citing possible ways she may have contributed to the abusive episodes
2. Verbalizing an awareness of her increasingly dangerous situation
3. Setting a goal date for divorcing her husband
4. Employing methods of retaliating in order to get even with her husband
ANS: 2
Because the abuse has been long-term and is increasing in intensity, the client needs to state her awareness of being in danger. Once the client accepts this fact, she may be increasingly ready to make further plans to extricate herself. 1. The victim is not at fault for abuse. 3. This is not prac-tical, since she has not begun to pursue litigation. 4. Retaliation is not an effective means of re-solving the problem.
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