Posted: September 30th, 2017

Sheila tells the community nurse that her boyfriend has been abusive and she is afraid of him, but she doesn’t want to leave. The client asks the nurse for assistance. Which nursing interventions are appropriate in this situation?

Sheila tells the community nurse that her boyfriend has been abusive and she is afraid of him, but she doesn’t want to leave. The client asks the nurse for assistance. Which nursing interventions are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

A. Help Sheila to develop a plan to ensure safety, including phone numbers for emergency help.
B. Help Sheila to get her boyfriend into an appropriate treatment program.
C. Communicate acceptance, avoiding any implication that Sheila is at fault for not leaving.
D. Help Sheila to explore available options, including shelters and legal protection.
E. Tell Sheila that she should leave because things will not improve.
F. Reinforce concern for Sheila’s safety and her right to be free of abuse.