Question

The goal for people experiencing a crisis is to return to the precrisis level of adaptation. Describe safety issues involved in a crisis disorder. A 40-year-old father brings his daughter for her kindergarten physical examination. While checking the child's blood pressure, the nurse notices bruises on her arms. The father states that he loses his temper sometimes when the child doesn't listen. What is an appropriate response of the nurse? RENDERE Eating disorders are among the most preventable mental disorders. Describe educational preventative strategies for parents and children with regard to eating disorders A couple wishing to have a baby is inquiring about how the sex of the baby will be determined. Discuss how sex of the baby is determined.

Answer 1

Safety issues

• Suicidality

Suicide rates are frequently increasing for 2 decades. It is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 105 cases of suicide deaths are being reported daily and are higher among male population. When an individual commits suicide, the whole family and friends undergo grief, anger, and helplessness. These people become again a risk for a suicidal attempt.

• Dangerousness

An individual in crisis can bring harm to others too. According to the situation the individual is at present, violence can happen that can even affect the whole society. Assessment scales that foretell violent behavior has been found correct than judging the behavior. These individuals should not be considered mentally ill but to treat as a normal individual who needs help to come out of the crisis.

• Abuse

Abuse and neglect is another safety issue in crisis. According to the CDC, mainly children are the victims of ill-treatment in which 82 % are under 4 years of age. Female children are common victims. Abuse and neglect are also been reported among partners in which the main victims are women. 3 female : 1 male are killed by their spouse each day.