A Man Was Crying and Said, "I Didn't Mean to Do

A man was crying and said, "I didn't mean to do it. She just got me so angry I lost control. It will never happen again." The woman said, "It was my fault. I shouldn't have upset him." Then, looking at the nurse, the woman added, "Please don't report this. It will never happen again." Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A) "Abusers don't stop unless intervention occurs. I have to report it."
B) "If you're sure it won't happen again, I'll let it go this time."
C) "Legally, I'm required to put this in the medical record."
D) "The decision is up to the physician, not me."

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