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oliviahorn72

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The nurse working in the emergency department of a hospital is caring for a woman whom the nurse suspects is the victim of domestic violence.
 
  The nurse knows that which of the following are contributing factors to domestic violence? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Experiencing or witnessing abuse as a child
  2. Strong patriarchal family traditions
  3. Linking masculinity to male honor
  4. Low levels of marital conflict
  5. Alcohol and drug abuse cause the violence

Question 2

The postpartum unit nurse is caring for a patient who delivered a term stillborn infant yesterday.
 
  The mother is heard screaming at the nutrition services worker, This food is horrible You people are incompetent and can't cook a simple edible meal The nurse understands this as: 1. An indication the mother is in the anger phase of grief.
  2. An abnormal response to the loss of the child.
  3. Reactive stress management techniques in use.
  4. Denial of the death of the child she delivered yesterday.



ladyjames123

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Children who witness or experience abuse and battering are more likely to become batterers (men) or to be abused (women) in their own relationships.
2. Men raised in patriarchal families (those that encourage traditional gender roles) are more likely to engage in domestic violence.
3. Cultures that link definitions of manhood to dominance, toughness, or male honor are more likely to demonstrate violence against women.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Anger is a common and normal response to the grief of perinatal loss, and is often directed at members of the healthcare team.
Rationale 2: Anger is a common and normal response to the grief of perinatal loss,
Rationale 3: Reactive stress management techniques do not exist.
Rationale 4: Denial of the loss would manifest as believing that she still has a live fetus in utero.



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