A woman has been severely beaten by her husband, has no relatives or friends in the community, is afraid to return home, has no financial resources of her own, and has no job skills. Which would be the most important referral for the nurse to make?
a. Community food cupboard
b. Vocational counseling
c. Law enforcement
d. Safe house or shelter
D
Because the wife wishes to leave the home and has no safe place to go, referral to a battered person's shelter or safe house is necessary. The shelter will provide other referrals as necessary.
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