Which Risk Factor Should a Nurse Recognize as the Most

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which risk factor should a nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of potential client violence?

• A)A diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder
• B)History of assaultive behavior
• C)Family history of violence
• D)Recent eviction from a homeless shelter

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Definitions:

Causality

The relation between cause and effect, where one event is understood to be a consequence of another.

Subjective Experience

Personal interpretations and feelings unique to an individual, not necessarily observable by others.

Cumulative

Increasing or enlarged by successive additions.

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The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against infection, disease, and foreign substances.