During the preoperative nursing assessment in the ambulatory surgery receiving unit,the nurse notices bruises and abrasions in various stages of healing on her patient's abdomen,arms,and breasts.In a quiet and respectful manner,the nurse says,"The staff at our facility are concerned about your safety.We know that many things can happen in our lives that affect our mental and physical health." This technique is an appropriate method of establishing a sense of __________ with the patient while conveying caring and concern.

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Nurses and other healthcare providers may represent the first and only contact that an isolated woman will seek outside of the abusive relationship and are a primary source of relief.A variety of screening tools are available.Characteristics common to the tools include trying to normalize the conversation with neutral opening statements,such as,"The staff at our facility are concerned about your safety.We know that many things can happen in our lives that affect our mental and physical health." In addition,healthcare providers should use direct questions when violence is suspected,such as,"Are you with a partner who threatens or physically harms you?"

During the Preoperative Nursing Assessment in the Ambulatory Surgery Receiving