Multiple Choice
A patient whose history includes physically abusing his spouse and children has been admitted to the unit for alcohol and drug dependency.Which nurse will likely experience difficulty establishing a therapeutic relationship with this patient?
A) The nurse who has experienced physical abuse
B) The novice nurse who has never cared for an abuser
C) The experienced nurse who has 'seen too many abusers'
D) The nurse who has been in treatment for abusing a spouse
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