ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam IV Questions
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A husband is yelling and swearing at his wife during an argument. He also is pacing and pounding his fist. This pattern of behavior is consistent with which stage in the assault cycle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recovery stage: The recovery stage occurs after the crisis has passed and the individual begins to calm down and return to baseline behavior. Crisis stage: The crisis stage involves the peak of aggression, often resulting in physical violence. Escalation stage: The escalation stage involves increasing agitation and aggressive behaviors, such as yelling, swearing, pacing, and fist-pounding, before reaching a crisis. Trigger stage: The trigger stage involves the initial event or situation that provokes the individual's anger or aggression.
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