During the Impact Stage of Response to a Violent Crime

question 20

Multiple Choice

During the impact stage of response to a violent crime, which nursing interventions would be appropriate for a victim? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Provide physical safety.
• B) Use empathetic responses.
• C) Distract the patient with humor.
• D) Provide clear, simple directions.
• E) Support expression of feelings.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The double layer of lipids surrounding the cell's cytoplasm, controlling the entry and exit of materials to and from the cell.

Mitotic Spindle

A structure formed during cell division, composed of microtubules, which separates chromosomes into daughter cells ensuring accurate DNA distribution.

Anaphase

A stage during cell division where replicated chromosomes are split and the newly-copied chromosomes are moved to opposite poles of the cell, leading to cell division.

Prophase

The first stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis where chromosomes become visible and the nuclear envelope dissolves.