Author Question: The nurse understands that the underlying issue of most abusers is: 1. An uncontrollably urge to ... (Read 13 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse understands that the underlying issue of most abusers is:

1. An uncontrollably urge to love.
2. The inability to control intense anxiety.
3. A desire to enslave and control.
4. A desire to play out fantasies.

Question 2

When instructing nursing students on therapy termination strategies for families and clients with mental health disorders, the nursing instructor teaches that effective family nursing strategies include:

1. Helping families achieve realistic goals.
2. Giving criticism in a calm voice.
3. Knowing effective communication skills.
4. Monitoring nonverbal communication.

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The abuser is the most powerful person in the life of the abused. The abuser's purpose is to enslave the victim, while simultaneously demanding respect, gratitude, and love. Control over the victim is established by repetitive emotional abuse that instills terror and helplessness. Threats of serious harm or threats against other family members keep the victim in a constant state of fear.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Family therapists use various criteria to determine when termination is appropriate. Termination occurs in a flexible way, helping families achieve realistic goals, thus ending therapy with a feeling of accomplishment. Knowing effective communication skills, giving criticism in a calm voice, and monitoring nonverbal communication may be included in the goals.