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
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Pregnant and Lactating Women, Children, the Ill, and Older Adults Are at the Highest Risk
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