When the nurse is alone with a battered patient,the patient seems extremely anxious and says,"It was all my fault.The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that." The best response by the nurse is

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The nurse should stress that the patient is not at fault and offer to help.Asking what else the woman does to make the partner angry or reminding her that he is frustrated is placing blame on the woman.Telling her "don't worry" is giving false reassurance.

When the Nurse Is Alone with a Battered Patient,the Patient