A clinic nurse interviews a patient who reports fatigue,back pain,headaches,and sleep disturbances.The patient seems tense,then becomes reluctant to provide more information,and is in a hurry to leave.How can the nurse best serve the patient?
A) Explore the possibility of patient social isolation.
B) Have the patient fill out an abuse assessment screen.
C) Ask whether the patient has ever had psychiatric counseling.
D) Ask the patient to disrobe;then assess for signs of physical abuse.
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