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KWilfred

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A victim of physical abuse by her domestic partner is being treated for a broken humerus. She tells
  the nurse her partner abuses her most often when he is intoxicated. She has considered going to a
  safe house.
 
  She cites being brought up to believe you stay together, no matter what happens.. She
  also states her partner is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident. The nursing diagnosis
  that can be established for this client is
  a. impaired social interaction related to husband's unemployment.
  b. risk for injury related to husband's physical abuse when intoxicated.
  c. deficient knowledge: community supports related to unreadiness to learn.
  d. disturbed sleep pattern related to problems in the home, as evidenced by behavior
  of husband and children.

Question 2

A child, aged 4 years, has been referred to the mental health clinic for evaluation of hyperactive,
  impulsive behaviors. At the first visit nursing staff begin observing and assessing his behavior in the
  play area.
 
  What developmental task should the child have achieved?
  a. Forming satisfactory relationships with peers
  b. Separation from parents and ability to socialize outside the family
  c. Ability to establish goals
  d. A sense of autonomy



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Answer to Question 1

B
Risk for injury is a viable diagnosis because the partner has already inflicted physical injury during
violent episodes. Options A and D: Data have not been obtained showing that the client's social
interactions are impaired or that she has disturbed sleep patterns, although both are common among
victims of violence. Option C: Deficient knowledge cannot be substantiated because she is aware of
a safe house.

Answer to Question 2

D
A 4-year-old should have attained the developmental tasks of children aged 1 1
2
to 3 years: autonomy.
Options A, B, and C are goals of children aged 3 to 6 years and 6 to 9 years.



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