A nurse who is 43 years old and married has called in sick to ...

[j.rubin]

A nurse who is 43 years old and married has called in sick to work for 3 days. When she returns to work, she tells another nurse that her husband was so irritable and angry with her that she was afraid to leave the house.
 
  Which phase of the cycle of battering should the nurse recognize?
  A) Phase I: The Tension-Building Phase
  B) Phase II: The Acute Battering Incident
  C) Phase III: The Honeymoon Phase
  D) Phase IV: The Resolution Phase

Question 2

A client with depression asks a nurse why it is necessary to have a full physical assessment. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
 
  A) The assessment is beneficial in decreasing any social isolation.
  B) Physiological changes may be the underlying cause of depression and, if present, must be addressed.
  C) Physical health complications are likely to arise from antidepressant therapy.
  D) Depressed clients are less likely to complain about their physical health and may have an undiagnosed medical problem.

[kardosa007]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B