When assisting the battered woman to develop a safety plan, the nurse should
a. avoid documentation of the plan in the client's record
b. give the client a list of community resources
c. ask the local police department for help
d. consider making contact with the spouse
B
The development of a safety plan involves the use of community resources. The nurse should document the plan in the client's record because documentation is a critical part of the nurse's responsibility. Unless charges are filed, the police department cannot actively participate. Making a contact with the spouse is an inappropriate action for the nurse.
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