The nurse is working with a client at the battered women's shelter who is in a violent and abusive relationship. The client is considering a separation and asks the nurse, What do you think about that? Which is the best response by the nurse?

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Statistics indicate that violence increases when the victim attempts to leave or end the relationship. It is not appropriate for the nurse to offer advice such as this. It is not the victim's fault whether the victim stays or not. If you leave, maybe he'll see that he has to change his behavior, is not appropriate as it minimizes the situation.

The Nurse Is Working with a Client at the Battered