[Verified Answer]: The nurse is assessing a client with…

The nurse is assessing a client with multiple bruises noted on their body and who shows increased anxiety when their spouse is nearby. The nurse suspects intimate partner violence, and the client confirms it when questioned. In teaching the client about intimate partner violence, which statement is a priority to discuss before the client is discharged? “I believe that you are brave and strong, and I want you to know that this abuse is not your fault.” “In case of an emergency, let’s make a safety plan that includes a safe place to go and how to get there.” “It may be beneficial to have some money and important papers in a safe place in case you need to abruptly leave.” “Are you able to identify supportive friends and family that you can confide in?”