Author Question: Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a victim of partner abuse? ... (Read 109 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which comment by the nurse would best support relationship building with a victim of partner abuse?

a. You are feeling violated, because you thought you could trust your partner.
b. I'm here for you. I want you to tell me about the bad things that happened to you.
c. I was very worried about you. I knew you were living in a potentially violent situation.
d. Abusers often target people who are passive. I will refer you to an assertiveness class.

Question 2

A nurse caring for victims of violence plans care based on an understanding that after the initial impact, most victims begin to react emotionally to effects of the traum

a. This second stage of recovery is known as:
a. disorganization.
b. reorganization.
c. retribution.
d. recoil.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
The correct option uses the therapeutic technique of reflection. It shows empathy, an important nursing attribute for establishing rapport and building a relationship. None of the other options would help the patient feel accepted.

Answer to Question 2

D
In the recoil stage, emotional stress is high as the individual strives to come to terms with what has happened. The victim talks about the incident and his or her feelings about the trauma. Reorganization is the third stage of recovery, in which grief over the incident is resolved. Retribution is not a stage in the recovery process. In the impact stage, common responses are shock, denial, and disbelief. Disorganization may be a reaction in the impact stage.