A young female client comes into the emergency department with vague physical symptoms and does not make eye contact with the nurse during the interview. In order to understand exactly what might be going on, the nurse should ask which of the following questions?

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The patient's avoidance of eye contact and vague symptoms may be signs of potential abuse or trauma. Asking if someone is hurting them may encourage the patient to share any relevant experiences of abuse.

A Young Female Client Comes into the Emergency Department with Vague