The nurse is working on a psychiatric unit in a large hospital and enc

The nurse is working on a psychiatric unit in a large hospital and encounters a female client with a history of being abused. What client statement best supports the belief that this client is at risk for more violence?

1. “I am financially independent.”
2. “My partner is enrolled in alcoholics anonymous.”
3. “I want to finish high school but my husband won’t let me.”
4. “My partner encourages me to use condoms.”

ESSAYBID ANSWER

Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Women are subjected to a variety of abusive situations including restricted educational opportunities. There is no evidence to support that a women who is financially independent and uses condoms is at increased risk for violence. A partner who is being treated for alcoholism does not increase this client’s risk for violence.