Darrin and Kay's marriage of 7 years is threatened because Darrin has recently found out that Kay has been unfaithful while Darrin is at work

Question

Darrin feels betrayed and wants to confide in his parents about what he is going through. He wants to ask for support but feels both embarrassed and emasculated that he somehow was not a good enough husband to prevent her infidelity. The nurse identifies a need to assist Darrin to gain enough self-esteem to approach his parents. Darrin needs help with this process because of which of the following?
A) He is struggling with feeling that he is emotionally dependent on his parents.
B) He is going to be judged negatively by his parents.
C) He is giving up on his marriage without sufficient effort to resolve the crisis.
D) He may discover that he is ultimately responsible for his wife's unhappiness.

Answer 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
In a crisis, it is natural to withdraw and feel isolated. Therefore, the nurse helps the client to communicate directly with significant others. Clients who place high value on independence may need particular assistance to recognize interdependence as a healthy balance. Often, the nurse must teach such clients how to ask for help.