The nurse is planning care for a battered woman who has mentioned, "Someday I'll have to leave him." Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
1. Client will leave husband for a safe environment within 3 weeks
2. Client will state that she feels more relaxed after consultation with nurse
3. Client will state that she feels strong enough to return to the situation
4. Client will verbalize awareness of the dangerousness of her situation
ANS: 4
This is a realistic outcome for a client who is beginning to consider leaving the abusive situation. Option 1 is premature. Option 2 is more related to a problem of anxiety than to abuse. Option 3 is not an outcome that is in the client's best interest.
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