A person currently in an abusive relationship tells a nurse, "My partner is really sorry for hitting me and wants to come back and be part of the family again.". The nurse should provide which intervention?
a. Share with the patient that abusers seldom voluntarily stop abusing.
b. Encourage the patient to demand the abuser seek psychiatric help.
c. Advise the patient to focus on minimizing the abuse if the relationship continues.
d. Inform the partner that any physical abuse will certainly be reported to the police.
B
There are community groups that help abusive individuals relearn coping mechanisms that are appropriate. This option is the only one that provides an appropriate, therapeutic intervention.
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