A client who has been battered by her partner sobs, It was my own ...

[cartlidgeashley]

A client who has been battered by her partner sobs, It was my own fault. Which of the follow-ing would be the priority response by the nurse?
 
  1. No one has the right to abuse another.
  2. What did you do to deserve this?
  3. Why do you think he does it?
  4. Tell me about when you were growing up.

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a battered woman who has mentioned, Someday I'll have to leave him. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
 
  1. Client will leave husband for a safe environment within 3 weeks
  2. Client will state that she feels more relaxed after consultation with nurse
  3. Client will state that she feels strong enough to return to the situation
  4. Client will verbalize awareness of the dangerousness of her situation

[Ashley I]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
The client must understand that as a human being she has the right not to be abused. Victims of abuse should be given this information in a respectful way to counteract their feelings of guilt and shame. Option 2 suggests that the client had a role in provoking the battery. Option 3 side-steps the real issue. Option 4 continues to look at factors within the client.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
This is a realistic outcome for a client who is beginning to consider leaving the abusive situation. Option 1 is premature. Option 2 is more related to a problem of anxiety than to abuse. Option 3 is not an outcome that is in the client's best interest.

[cartlidgeashley]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

Excellent