What are the core principles that explain the use of domestic violence?
A 35-year-old woman presents with multiple unexplained injuries, anxiety and fear of her partner’s reactions. She describes feeling controlled and […]
NCM 117 - Care of Clients wirh Maladaptive Patterns of Behavior
Melanie is referred to a social worker for further support. During one of her sessions, she was educated regarding abuse and violence. Melanie ’ s social worker would be inaccurate if she cites which of the following as part of the cycle of Violence?
Melanie, a victim of abuse, experiences periods of tension building in her relationship. Her abuser alternates between expressing remorse and
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for Mr. R’s sleep disorder related to bipolar disorder?
Mr. R, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, struggles with sleep disturbances. He often stays up late using electronic devices. He reports
The Nurse continues her assessment of Sarah. Which of the following sentences would evaluate the patient for suicidal ideation while also utilizing therapeutic communication?
Sarah, a 25-year-old client, sits quietly in the corner of the room, avoiding eye contact. The Nurse Gently asks and
The Nurse assesses Sarah ’ s “Insight ” as part of completing her mental status examination and decides it best to employ the therapeutic communication technique” exploring ” when asking about her psychologically traumatic experience. Which of the following questions would not reflect the use of this technique?
Sarah, a client, struggles to articulate her traumatic experience. The Nurse asks, “What Kind of experience,” aiming to explore the
During one of his visits, Ken requests a private conversation with the nurse regarding the progress of his wife. He accompanies the nurse down the hall, but when she comes to a stop, he stands uncomfortably close to her. Jackie feels this is an intrusion of her professional boundary and addresses this by the use of which appropriate phrase?
Ken requests a private conversation with the nurse regarding his wife’s progress. Standing too close, the nurse tactfully suggests moving
Timmy tells the nurse he is certain all the other staff in the unit have been poisoning his food. which communication technique should the nurse use to encourage Timmy to eat?
Timmy expresses belief that staff poisons his food. Which technique should nurse use to encourage eating.
Based on Smith ’ s impulse control difficulties and what is the legal basis for managing him?
Smith, a patient with borderline personality disorder, exhibits impulsive behaviors. How should the nurse manage him ethically and legally.
Stella exhibits traits such as difficulty inhibiting responses and deficits in executive functioning and what area of the brain controls these functions?
Stella, 28, presents with impulsive behaviors, poor decision-making and inability to plan. She struggles with verbal expression and lacks inhibitory
The victim’s spouse comes to the hospital with flowers and promises never to abuse the patient again. After the apology and the patient says she forgives him because it was her fault he was upset in the first place. This dialogue shows the victim is in which stage of the battering cycle?
The victim’s spouse comes to the hospital with flowers and promises never to abuse the patient again. After the apology