A nurse is gathering information about a health history of a person who has experienced violence. Which are important caring behaviors a nurse should implement during the interview? Select all that apply.

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Establishing a trusting nurse-client relationship is one of the most important steps in caring for any person experiencing violence. Survivors are unlikely to disclose sensitive information unless they perceive the nurse to be trustworthy and nonjudgmental. Important considerations in establishing open communication are ensuring confidentiality and providing a quiet, private place to which to interact. The nurse must continually monitor personal feelings toward the perpetrator and survivor, especially in cases of child abuse or in situations where the person decides to remain in an abusive relationship. Seeking value clarification by the nurse may prevent negative feelings from influencing the nurse-client relationship that could lead to a nontherapeutic interaction and perhaps re-traumatize the survivor. The nurse should not ask about religious background or disclose personal feelings about the victim.

A Nurse Is Gathering Information About a Health History of a Person