A patient who has been battered by her partner sobs, "It was my own fault." Which of the following would be the priority response by the nurse?
a. "Why do you think he does it?"
b. "What did you do to deserve this?"
c. "No one has the right to abuse another."
d. "Tell me about when you were growing up."
ANS: C
The patient must understand that as a human being she has the right not to be abused. Vic-tims of abuse should be given this information in a respectful way to counteract their feelings of guilt and shame. Asking about behaviors suggests that the patient had a role in provoking the battery. Asking why sidesteps the real issue. Enquiring about her childhood continues to look at factors within the patient.
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