What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families?

A) Outrage toward the victim and sympathy for the abuser
B) Sympathy for the victim and anger toward the abuser
C) Unconcern for the victim and dislike for the abuser
D) Vulnerability for self and empathy with the abuser

Working with Abusive Families

An approach in social work or psychology focused on intervention and support for families experiencing patterns of abuse.

Outrage

A powerful feeling of shock and anger usually caused by something seen as unjust, offensive, or wrong.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective.