Author Question: Which is the most appropriate initial action for a nurse when attempting to overcome personal ... (Read 9 times)

jace · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

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

Question 2

Which statement is applicable to the involuntarily hospitalized client? The client has:

a. forfeited the right to informed consent
b. lost the right to control personal affairs
c. retained the right of free will to leave at any time
d. retained the right to receive and refuse treatment

sabina576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The first step toward effective intervention with survivors of family violence is the exploration of one's own attitude toward and knowledge about violence.

Answer to Question 2

D
Clients admitted involuntarily retain the right to receive and refuse treatment. They also retain the right to informed consent and the right to control personal affairs. However, they lose the right of free will to leave the hospital at any time.