The nurse suspects that there is physical abuse present after visiting

The nurse suspects that there is physical abuse present after visiting the client in the home. In recognition of the pattern of family violence, the nurse knows that:

1. Child abuse is declining in frequency
2. Spouses are the most frequent abusers
3. Mental illness is a major cause of abuse
4. Abuse is primarily seen in lower income families

ANSWER

ANS: 2
In recognition of the pattern of family violence, the nurse knows that spouses are the most fre-quent abusers. Child abuse is increasing, not decreasing. Mental illness may increase the inci-dence of abuse within a family, but is not a major cause of abuse. Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse occurs across all social classes.