A Patient Was Arrested for Breaking Windows in the Home

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient was arrested for breaking windows in the home of a former domestic partner. The patient's history also reveals childhood abuse by a punitive parent, torturing family pets, and an arrest for disorderly conduct. Which nursing diagnosis has priority?

• A) Risk for injury
• B) Ineffective coping
• C) Impaired social interaction
• D) Risk for other-directed violence

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Definitions:

Lithotomy Position

A medical term for a position where the patient lies on their back with legs supported in raised stirrups, commonly used during childbirth or certain surgical procedures.

Lateral Recumbent

A position where an individual lies on their side, often used in medical settings to facilitate patient comfort or treatment.

Dorsal Recumbent

A position where an individual lies on their back with knees bent and feet flat, commonly used in medical examinations.

Chronic Arterial Insufficiency

A condition resulting from inadequate blood flow to limbs, often leading to pain, ulcers, and potential limb loss.