A Nurse Is Working with a Family to Reduce the Incidence

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with a family to reduce the incidence of home violence.Which of the following actions by the nurse would most likely have a positive effect?

• A) Being assertive and taking control of decisions because family members cannot be expected to have this ability
• B) Focusing attention on family weaknesses that need to be fixed before healing can begin
• C) Pointing out things that victims should do differently to avoid antagonizing the abuser
• D) Soliciting ideas from the family regarding what they feel will improve their situation

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, not limited to one specific event.

Irritable

Having a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry.

Sleepless Nights

Periods of little to no sleep, often resulting from stress, anxiety, or health issues, potentially leading to a variety of cognitive and physical effects.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts or urges that cause distress or anxiety.