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    RN CARE HOPE MENTAL HEALTH HESI PROCTORED EXAM

    The nurse is caring for a client who has been the victim of intimate partner violence. During the interview, the nurse feels angry, embarrassed, and helpless. Which explanation best describes the cause of the nurse’s emotions?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Feeling angry, embarrassed, and helpless may indicate subconscious blame or judgment toward the client for staying in an abusive relationship. It's important for the nurse to recognize and address these feelings to provide non-judgmental and supportive care. B. Difficulty accepting the explanation about how the injuries occurred could contribute to these feelings, but it is not the primary cause in this context. C. Limited experience in caring for clients affected by family violence may contribute to discomfort, but it does not explain the specific emotions described. D. While a personal history of abuse could impact the nurse's feelings, the question is asking for the immediate cause of the emotions during the current interaction with the client.

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