Which teaching should the nurse in an employee assistance program provide to an employee who exhibits symptoms of domestic physical abuse?
A. Have ready access to a gun and learn how to use it
B. Research lawyers who can aid in divorce proceedings
C. File charges of assault and battery
D. Have ready access to the number of a safe house for battered women
ANS: D
The nurse should provide information about safe houses for battered women when working with a client who has symptoms of domestic physical abuse. Many women feel powerless within the abusive relationship and may be staying in the abusive relationship out of fear for their lives.
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