When the nurse asks the client to describe her social supports, ...

[KimWrice]

When the nurse asks the client to describe her social supports, the client gives the following
  information: she is divorced, has no siblings, her parents died last year, and she has contact with her
  former in-laws, who subtly blame her for the
 
  divorce. Regarding the relationship with her in-laws,
  the nurse can base plans on the knowledge that
  a. the in-laws offer the only opportunity to obtain social support for the client.
  b. low-quality support relationships often negatively affect coping in a crisis.
  c. her relationship with her in-laws can enhance the client's sense of control and
  competence.
  d. strong social support is of relatively little importance as a mediating factor.

Question 2

After an incident in which staff intervention was required to control a client's aggressive behavior, a
  critical incident debriefing will take place. The topic on which minimal time should be spent is
 
  a. client behavior associated with the incident.
  b. intervention techniques used by staff.
  c. the impact of environmental factors.
  d. review of theories of aggression.

[Ksanderson1296]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
High-quality social support enhances mental and physical health and acts as a significant buffer
against distress. Low-quality support relationships are known to affect a person's coping
effectiveness negatively.

Answer to Question 2

D
The client's behavior, the intervention techniques used, and the environment in which the incident
occurred are important to establish realistic outcomes and effective nursing interventions. Discussing
views about the theoretical origins of aggression would be less effective.