A battered wife tells the nurse she was brought up to believe you ...

[ts19998]

A battered wife tells the nurse she was brought up to believe you stay together, no matter what
  happens.. She also states her husband is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident. The
  myth that can be identified is
 
  a. a family life is private and sacred.
  b. women who are abused are mentally ill.
  c. men have a right to keep their wives in line.
  d. battered women like to be beaten.

Question 2

The role assumed by the nurse in the crisis intervention clinic would probably never be described by
  the adjective
 
  a. active.
  b. supportive.
  c. goal directed.
  d. inflexible.

[SamMuagrove]

Answer to Question 1

A
The only myth verbalized by the victim relates to the confidentiality of what occurs within the
family. The other statements are commonly held myths, but no evidence exists that the victim holds
any of them.

Answer to Question 2

D
Flexibility is a personal quality that enhances nursing effectiveness in crisis intervention therapy.
Flexibility is required for the nurse to work with the client to identify alternatives compatible with
the client's beliefs, personal values, and traditions.