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A 26-Year-Old Lady Is Taken by Her Boyfriend to the Emergency

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A 26-year-old lady is taken by her boyfriend to the emergency department for treatment of a fractured nose. She tells to her partner that she slipped and fell in the bathroom, striking her face on the countertop. When questioned if she feels insecure with her lover in private, the patient responds, "No, nothing is wrong. He merely gets irritated when he drinks too much." When asked how she got her nasal fracture, she responds, "He pushed me and I fell, but I'm confident it won't happen again." Which of the following medical comments is most suitable after analyzing the degree of the injuries?


A) "How do you know your boyfriend won't hurt you again the next time he drinks too much?"
B) "I can give you a list of domestic violence programs, but you have to decide if you want to get help."
C) "This relationship seems unsafe to me; can you help me understand why you remain in it?"
D) "You deserve to be safe; where could you go if you felt unsafe?"
E) "Your injury is concerning; do you understand why I am worried about your safety?"

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