After treatment for a detached retina, a victim of intimate partner violence says, "My partner only abuses me when intoxicated. I've considered leaving, but I was brought up to believe you stay together, no matter what happens. I always get an apology, and I can tell my partner feels bad after hitting me." Which nursing diagnosis applies?

A) Social isolation, related to lack of community support system
B) Risk for injury, related to partner's physical abuse when intoxicated
C) Deficient knowledge, related to resources for escape from the abusive relationship
D) Disabled family coping, related to uneven distribution of power within a relationship

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Carolina Gonzalez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Risk for injury is the priority diagnosis because the partner has already inflicted physical injury during violent episodes. The episodes are likely to become increasingly violent. Data are not present that show social isolation or disabled family coping, although both are common among victims of violence. Deficient knowledge does not apply to this patient's use of defense mechanisms.

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