A nurse tells a colleague "When the client said ‘You have no right to treat me this way!' and hit the
nurse, he was responding to the perceived threat of powerlessness when his request for a weekend
pass was refused.".
This comment reflects the clinician's belief that aggression should be assessed in
terms of
a. behavioral theory.
b. cognitive theory.
c. biological theory.
d. genetic theory.
B
Cognitive theory suggests an event is more likely to lead to anger and aggression if the event is
perceived as threatening. Option A would require an analysis referring to learned behavior. Option C
would require an analysis referring to a brain abnormality. Option D would require an analysis
suggesting an inherited trait.
You might also like to view...
Which age-related change contributes to anorexia and weight loss in the older adult?
a. Excessive saliva c. Wearing dentures b. Fewer taste buds d. Softened tooth enamel
During a health-maintenance visit, a 15-year-old girl mentions that she is not happy with how overweight she is. Which of the following approaches is best for the nurse to take?
A) "Good observation. Let's talk about diet and exercise." B) "Don't worry; you are within the weight and height guidelines." C) "What specifically have you been noticing?" D) "Tell me about your parents. Are they overweight?"
The federal government has just adopted a requirement regarding the handling and exposure of chemotherapy agents. As a supervisor of an oncology unit, why do you believe that you do not need to take action?
A) The state in which you live has another policy that is more restrictive than the federal policy. B) Your director of nurses told you to ignore the policy. C) You do not think it will be a problem because your nurses are careful when using chemotherapy agents. D) Your state has its own policy, which is less restrictive but supersedes the federal policy.
Which of the following models defines health as the absence of illness?
a. health promotion model c. health belief model b. social learning theory d. clinical model