Question

a nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a history of being physically abused. which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding the adolescents risk for abuse in the future? \we have talked with your parent, and you should not experience any more physical abuse from them.\ \why dont you create three ways that you think will be helpful in reducing the number of abuse events?\ \you must take some steps to keep yourself from being abused, like keeping your mouth shut if someone screams at you.\ \we are providing you with a resource that helps with self - regulation and decreasing abuse in the future.\

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect because it makes an unsubstantiated promise that the abuse will stop, which may not be true.
• The second option puts the onus on the adolescent in an inappropriate way, as the problem is the abuser's behavior, not the adolescent's responsibility to "reduce abuse events" in this manner.
• The third option blames the adolescent ("keeping your mouth shut") for the abuser's behavior, which is not a valid approach.
• The fourth option is correct as it offers a resource for self - regulation (which can help the adolescent cope in a healthier way) and addresses the issue of decreasing future abuse in a non - blaming, supportive manner.

Answer:

"We are providing you with a resource that helps with self - regulation and decreasing abuse in the future."