When a woman seeks care for an injury, the nurse should be alert to which clues of abuse?
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Defensive injuries, lack of eye contact, and vague complaints without accompanying pathology are potential indicators of abuse. Defensive injuries suggest self-protection, lack of eye contact may indicate fear or shame, and vague complaints can be a way to avoid discussing the real cause of injury.

When a Woman Seeks Care for an Injury, the Nurse