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A nurse working at a battered woman's shelter is counseling a pregnant woman who has just entered the shelter. When assessing the client's history, which information would the client most likely report?
 
  a. A history of abuse before pregnancy
  b. A history of child abuse
  c. A history of multiple pregnancies
  d. A history of substance abuse

Question 2

A nurse anticipates that a woman who has been battered for a number of years has most likely seen an increase in:
 
  a. Self-blame
  b. Remorse by the man
  c. Severity of the abuse
  d. Emotional strength



Carissamariew

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Answer to Question 1

A
Abuse before pregnancy is the most important risk factor for physical battery during pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

C
Severity of abuse and its frequency is most likely to increase over time.



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