The 25-year-old female Indigenous patient in for her first prenatal checkup appears despondent and unhappy.The nurse finds numerous old bruises on the patient during the physical examination.With use of a relational approach and further questioning, the patient admits that her husband has been hitting her when he is frustrated with work.The best response by the nurse is:

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Specific clinical contexts have assessment approaches that integrate attention to violence.In the perinatal context, the possibility that being in an abusive relationship may be a challenge for a pregnant woman.

The 25-Year-Old Female Indigenous Patient in for Her First Prenatal