The Nurse Assesses a New Client and Performs a Standard

The nurse assesses a new client and performs a standard screening for intimate partner violence. Which is the most appropriate question to ask first?

A) "Are you in danger now?"
B) "It's normal for couples to disagree about things. What happens when you and your partner disagree?"
C) "Do you ever think about hurting yourself, cutting, stopping eating, or purging food?"
D) "Have you ever thought about or been granted a restraining order?"