Which Is the Most Appropriate Initial Action for a Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which is the most appropriate initial action for a nurse when attempting to overcome personal negative attitudes about a patient who has a history of returning to an abusive spouse?

• A) Exploring own attitudes and values toward survivors of violence
• B) Identifying the dysfunctional behaviors exhibited by the violent family
• C) Concentrating on identifying any possible personal abusive relationships
• D) Attending seminars on the psychological impact of being the victim of abuse

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Definitions:

Valid

Refers to something that is logically sound, well-grounded, or legally acceptable.

Projective

A type of psychological test in which subjects reveal their unconscious thoughts and feelings through the interpretation of ambiguous or unstructured stimuli.

Schizophrenic

Relating to schizophrenia, or an individual diagnosed with this mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Manic-depressive

A bipolar disorder characterized by mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania and may also include episodes of depression.