NCLEX-RN · Question #632
A client is a victim of domestic violence. She is now receiving assistance at a shelter for battered women. She tells the nurse about the cycle of violence that she has been experiencing in her…
The correct answer is C. Minor battering incidents, such as the throwing of food or dishes at her. (A) This description is characteristic of the "honeymoon" or "respite" phase. (B) This description is characteristic of the "battering" phase. (C) This description is characteristic of the "tension-building" phase prior to the volatile discharge of tension found in the…
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A client is a victim of domestic violence. She is now receiving assistance at a shelter for battered women. She tells the nurse about the cycle of violence that she has been experiencing in her relationship with her husband of 5 years. In the "tension-building phase," the nurse might expect the client to describe which of the following?
Options
- APromises of gifts that her husband made to her
- BAcute battering of the client, characterized by his volatile discharge of tension
- CMinor battering incidents, such as the throwing of food or dishes at her
- DA period of tenderness between the couple
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A6% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C91% (49)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
(A) This description is characteristic of the "honeymoon" or "respite" phase. (B) This description is characteristic of the "battering" phase. (C) This description is characteristic of the "tension-building" phase prior to the volatile discharge of tension found in the battering phase. (D) This description is characteristic of the "honeymoon" or "respite" phase.
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