After an assault by a patient, a nurse has difficulty sleeping, startles easily, and is preoccupied with the incident. The nurse says, "I dread facing potentially violent patients."
Which response would be the most urgent reason for this nurse to seek supervision?
a. Startle reactions
b. Difficulty sleeping
c. Wish for revenge
d. Preoccupation with the incident
ANS: C
The desire for revenge signals an urgent need for professional supervision to work through anger and counter the aggressive feelings. The distracters are normal in a person who has been assaulted. Nurses are usually relieved with crisis intervention and follow-up designed to give support, help the individual regain a sense of control, and make sense of the event.
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