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stevenposner · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is concerned that specific families in a community are at increased risk for transgenerational violence. Which family situation exemplifies the transgenerational theory of violence?

1. Family with a daughter who abuses alcohol
2. Family with a daughter who has severe arthritis and finds it increasingly difficult to deal with her forgetful, frail mother
3. Family with a son who, as a teenager and young adult, had serious arguments with his parents, who were emotionally abusive to him
4. Family with a daughter who is working two jobs with significant debts and cares for her father, who is becoming more confused and dependent

Question 2

During a routine physical examination, the client reports having problems falling asleep at night despite engaging in vigorous activities to tire herself in the evening. What response by the nurse is indicated?

A) You should vary your routine each day.
B) You should time activities to end within an hour of bedtime.
C) Lighten your exercise routine in the afternoon; concentrate exercise toward the morning hours.
D) Exercise is recommended, but it should not be done closer than 3 hours to bedtime.

Swizqar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The theory of psychopathology of the abuser refers to caregivers who have preexisting conditions that impair their abilities to provide proper care, as in the case of an adult child who has an ongoing alcohol abuse problem.

Answer to Question 2

D