Author Question: An individual who has been physically abused says, When I called the police, I just wanted my spouse ... (Read 83 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An individual who has been physically abused says, When I called the police, I just wanted my spouse to stop shoving me around and kicking me. I didn't want anyone to get in trouble.

It's easy to get angry with me because I spend too much money.. Which comment by the nurse would be most therapeutic for this individual? a. You feel your spouse was justified in the abuse because you overspent?
b. Tell your spouse that if this happens again, I will report it to the police..
c. Your spouse abuses you when you overspend. So you think it will stop if you do not spend money?
d. I can understand that you don't want to press charges, but your spouse needs help controlling anger..

Question 2

A nurse assessing a patient who has been noncompliant with the prescribed diabetic diet and exercise regimen should consider planning strategies to overcome patient use of:

a. denial.
b. projection.
c. dissociation.
d. displacement.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
The correct option uses a therapeutic nursing communication to facilitate the victim of abuse to view the spouse's behavior in a more rational manner. Physical abuse is not excusable under any circumstances.

Answer to Question 2

A
The most prominent behavior associated with noncompliance is refusal to admit the seriousness of the illness. This denial interferes with acceptance of treatment.