The nurse is discharging a client who was admitted for surgery for a compound ulnar fracture that occurred during a conflict with the client's spouse. The client states, "I hope this cast comes off before summer. Last night my husband promised me he is going to take me to Hawaii this summer. After he broke my jaw, we went to Rome." Based on this data, which phase of violence is the client experiencing?

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A)The tension phase of the cycle of violence occurs when communication fails and tension builds. The abusive phase occurs when there is a violent incident. The honeymoon phase occurs when the aggressor shows love and affection. The cycle of violence will continue unless intervention occurs, and there is no reason for the client to expect it will stop or anticipate reconciliation and healing.
B)The tension phase of the cycle of violence occurs when communication fails and tension builds. The abusive phase occurs when there is a violent incident. The honeymoon phase occurs when the aggressor shows love and affection. The cycle of violence will continue unless intervention occurs, and there is no reason for the client to expect it will stop or anticipate reconciliation and healing.
C)The tension phase of the cycle of violence occurs when communication fails and tension builds. The abusive phase occurs when there is a violent incident. The honeymoon phase occurs when the aggressor shows love and affection. The cycle of violence will continue unless intervention occurs, and there is no reason for the client to expect it will stop or anticipate reconciliation and healing.
D)The tension phase of the cycle of violence occurs when communication fails and tension builds. The abusive phase occurs when there is a violent incident. The honeymoon phase occurs when the aggressor shows love and affection. The cycle of violence will continue unless intervention occurs, and there is no reason for the client to expect it will stop or anticipate reconciliation and healing.

The Nurse Is Discharging a Client Who Was Admitted for Surgery