"Be careful because the time of leaving is the greatest risk."If victims attempt to leave or actually do leave the relationship, perpetrators often escalate their violence, stalk their partners, and may even kill them, which makes leaving the time of greatest risk in an abusive relationship. For this reason, the nurse should counsel the client to be careful. Leaving the relationship when the partner is at work might not be a good time to leave. Advising to have money and writing down the day and time of leaving is not essential. The client's safety is paramount and that should be the focus of the nurse's suggestion.

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