A nurse assists a victim of intimate partner violence to create a plan for escape if it becomes necessary. The plan should include which components? (Select all that apply.)

A) Keep a cell phone fully charged.
B) Hide money with which to buy new clothes.
C) Have the telephone number for the nearest shelter.
D) Take enough toys to amuse the children for 2 days.
E) Secure a supply of current medications for self and children.

The victim must prepare for a quick exit and so should assemble necessary items. Keeping a cell phone fully charged will help with access to support persons or agencies. The individual should be advised to hide a small suitcase containing a change of clothing for self and for each child. Taking a large supply of toys would be cumbersome and might compromise the plan. People are advised to take one favorite small toy or security object for each child, but most shelters have toys to further engage the children. Accumulating enough money to purchase clothing may be difficult.