When the nurse is alone with a battered patient, the patient seems extremely anxious and says, "It was all my fault. The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that." The best response by the nurse is:
a. "No one deserves to be hurt. It's not your fault. How can I help you?"
b. "What else do you do that makes him angry enough to hurt you?"
c. "He will never find out what we talk about. Don't worry. We're here to help you."
d. "You have to remember that he is frustrated and angry so he takes it out on you."
ANS: A
The nurse should stress that the patient is not at fault. Asking what the patient did to make her husband angry is placing the blame on the woman and would be an inappropriate statement. The nurse should not provide false reassurance. To assist the woman, the nurse should be honest. Often the batterer will find out about the conversation.
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