While working in a state prison, the nurse is working with an incarcerated client who was attacked by his cellmate over an alleged theft. What kind of violence is this an example of?
A) Expressive violence
B) Instrumental violence
C) Premeditated violence
D) Gang violence
Ans: A
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Expressive violence involves interpersonal altercations, usually with people known to the assailant and of similar age, ethnicity, and cultural background. Instrumental violence involves acts that usually are premeditated and motive driven (frequently, economic gain). It usually involves people unknown to one another. A third type of emerging violence is gang violence, which is associated with group membership and committed for retaliation or revenge.
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