RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 919 of 2368

A client returns to an abusive partner. Which nurse response avoids blaming the client?

  1. Why didn't you leave when things were calm?
  2. The abuse is not your fault, and I can help you plan for your safety
  3. You need to take responsibility for staying in this relationship
  4. You keep going back, so nothing can be done
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Correct answer: The abuse is not your fault, and I can help you plan for your safety

The fault lies with the abuser. Language that blames the person experiencing abuse should be avoided.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Cycle of Violence. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026