The nurse is admitting a patient at 28 weeks' gestation to the emergency department following an episode of domestic abuse resulting in ecchymosis and lacerations. Which question is most critical to ask?

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The most critical question to ask is whether the patient has a safe place to go as it concerns their immediate safety. Asking about past incidents or pressing charges can wait until the patient's safety is ensured. Asking about what the patient did to make their spouse angry can also be potentially harmful, blaming the victim for the abuse.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient at 28 Weeks' Gestation