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An adolescent claims to have been physically abused by a parent.The adolescent's other parent angrily tells the nurse,"It's ridiculous for our child to accuse my spouse,who is a prominent doctor respected by the community." The nurse responds:


A) "Do you believe that abuse does not exist in well-respected, professional families?"
B) "I know that it is difficult to believe what your child is saying about your spouse, but abuse has occurred."
C) "I know your spouse and I have never seen him be unkind or abusive to patients, but that is no proof of innocence."
D) "Your spouse seems to have a very stressful, demanding practice. That can be a risk factor for losing one's temper when angry."

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