NUR 354 Varcarolis Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition by Halter (Chapter 28)

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NUR 354 Varcarolis Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition by Halter (Chapter 28) Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a survivor of intimat... e partner abuse? a. “You are feeling violated because you thought you could trust your partner.” b. “I’m here for you. I want you to tell me about the bad things that happened to you.” c. “I was very worried about you. I knew you were living in a potentially violent situation.” d. “Abusers often target people who are passive. I will refer you to an assertiveness class.” ANS: A The correct option uses the therapeutic technique of reflection. It shows empathy, an important nursing attribute for establishing rapport and building a relationship. None of the other options would help the patient feel accepted. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: Pages 28-12, 27 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 2. An 11-year-old reluctantly tells the nurse, “My parents don’t like me. They said they wish I was never born.” Which type of abuse is likely? a. Sexual b. Physical c. Emotional d. Economic ANS: C Examples of emotional abuse include having an adult demean a child’s worth, frequently criticize, or belittle the child. No data support physical battering or endangerment, sexual abuse, or economic abuse. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Pages 28-3, 17 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 3. What feelings are most commonly experienced by nurses working with abusive families? a. Outrage toward the victim and discouragement regarding the abuser b. Helplessness regarding 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 ANS: B [Show More]

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