A patient tells the nurse, "My husband is abusive only when he drinks too much. His family was like that when he was growing up. He always apologizes and regrets hurting me." What risk factor was most predictive for the husband to become abusive?

A) History of family violence
B) Loss of employment
C) Abuse of alcohol
D) Poverty

Abusive Behavior

Actions that intentionally cause physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual harm to another person.

Family Violence

A pattern of abusive behaviors by one or more family members against another, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect.

Alcohol Abuse

A pattern of drinking that results in harm to one’s health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work.