Interpersonal Violence

What is a situational crisis?

results from an external source and the loss is unexpected; example: unexpected death of a spouse

What are interventions are used to prevent injury to others when caring for a patient with intermittent explosive disorder?

Set limits and expectations, provide structure and boundaries, and ignore attention-seeking behaviors.

What definition of assault would the nurse include in teaching a group of parents about child abuse?

Threat to do bodily harm to another person

What is a maturational crisis?

occurs as an individual moves into a new stage of development and prior coping styles are no longer effective; usually predictable. (retirement)

Which type of crisis has occurred when a sudden terrorist act causes the deaths of thousands of adults and children and negatively affects their families, friends, communities, and the nation?

Adventitious; crisis that is unplanned and accidental; its subcategories include natural disasters, national disasters, and crimes of violence.

What are factors associated with an increased incidence of abuse within a family?

Pregnancy, drug abuse, sexual orientation are associated with an increased incidence of abuse within a family.

Which defense mechanism is most often used by parents who abuse an infant or toddler?

Displacement - it's a defence mechanism in which one's pent up feelings toward others who are a threat are discharged on others who are less threatening.

A health care provider prescribes losartan for a client. Which is an important nursing action?

Monitor the client's blood pressure; Losartan is an aldosterone receptor blocking antihypertensive.