Problem:
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who states her spouse verbally abuses her. Which response by the nurse is a priority? "Intimate partner violence often gets worse during pregnancy and stress. Do you have a safety plan in place?" "If your spouse becomes physically abusive, you have to leave for your safety and the safety of your unborn child." "Has your spouse ever hit you in the past or forced you to perform sexual acts you did not consent to doing?" "Try to avoid making your partner angry to prevent the abuse from escalating until you are able to move out."