The nurse is planning a community education presentation on battering. Which statement about battering should the nurse include?

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Battered women are at greatest risk for severe violence when they leave the batterer, as the batterer may view it as a loss of control and escalate violence to regain control. Choices A and B are incorrect as battering occurs in all socioeconomic groups, and is not limited to any particular class. Choice D is incorrect as alcohol use may be a contributing factor to violence, but it is not the cause of battering and simply stopping drinking may not stop the violence.

The Nurse Is Planning a Community Education Presentation on Battering