Which of the following would be a priority intervention for the nurse helping victims of abuse?
a. Report the abuse to their supervisor.
b. Establish a rapport and lay a foundation for trust.
c. Report the abuse to the appropriate agency.
d. Tell the client they need to call the police and report the abuse.
ANS: B
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