A 22-year-old suicidal client acknowledges being molested by her stepfather since she was eight years old. The nurse knows this client's self-destructive behavior is best explained by:

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Interpersonal theory suggests that a person's interactions with others, especially close relationships, can impact their current and future behavior. The client's self-destructive behavior may be a result of the trauma she experienced from being molested by her stepfather since childhood, which may have disrupted her ability to form healthy interpersonal relationships and cope with emotions.

A 22-Year-Old Suicidal Client Acknowledges Being Molested by Her Stepfather