An individual who has been physically abused says,"When I called the police,I just wanted my spouse to stop shoving me around and kicking me.I didn't want anyone to get in trouble.It's easy to get angry with me because I spend too much money." Which comment by the nurse would be most therapeutic for this individual?
A) "You feel your spouse was justified in the abuse because you overspent?"
B) "Tell your spouse that if this happens again, I will report it to the police."
C) "Your spouse abuses you when you overspend. So you think it will stop if you do not spend money?"
D) "I can understand that you don't want to press charges, but your spouse needs help controlling anger."
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