Author Question: A victim of partner abuse, parent of one child, describes the partner as someone who is easily ... (Read 106 times)

bucstennis@aim.com · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A victim of partner abuse, parent of one child, describes the partner as someone who is easily frustrated and more likely to be abusive after a experiencing an event in which self-esteem is challenged.

The most recent episodes of violence were related to feeling upset over a job loss. What type of therapy would provide the greatest help to the victim? a. Individual therapy
b. Group therapy
c. Couples therapy
d. Family therapy

Question 2

The nurse is planning a new sexuality group. Which location would best enhance the effectiveness of this group?

a. A unit conference room
b. The hospital's auditorium
c. The unit day (living) room
d. A corner of the music therapy room

cascooper22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Individual therapy allows focused intervention on mental health problems specific to individual perpetrators, whereas group therapy is effective for teaching and provides a community of healing and restoration. Court-ordered treatment is more effective, because the perpetrator is required to comply and is more likely to complete the treatment. Couples and family therapy would be of secondary value in addressing the problem of partner abuse.

Answer to Question 2

A
The conference room would provide a quiet, private area with few distractions, separate from other patient areas and effective for teaching and learning about a private topic. The auditorium is too large, and members' anxiety or lack of trust might lead them to spread out too far from each other, interfering with group process. The day room and the music therapy room are too busy and exposed, reducing privacy and increasing distractions.