Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5038
Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5038
QUESTION: A husband and wife seek emergency crisis intervention because he slapped her repeatedly the night before. The husband indicates that his childhood was marred by an abusive relationship with his father. When intervening with this couple, the nurse knows they are at risk for repeated violence because the husband:
O a.) has only moderate impulse control.
O b.) denies feelings of jealousy or possessiveness.
O c.) has learned violence as an acceptable behavior.
O d.) feels secure in his relationship with his wife.
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