Practice Question
A nurse is talking with the guardian of a school-aged child recently diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The guardian says. "My child is impulsive, acts out aggressively, and then seems pleased with themselves. How can my child be happy?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer:
"Appearing pleased after an aggressive or impulsive act can be a sense of relief rather than being happy."
Rationale:
🔴 Individuals with intermittent explosive disorder (IED) show impulsive and aggressive behaviors followed by a sense of relief.
🔴 This relief comes from the release of emotional tension, not from happiness or pleasure.
🔴 The relief is associated with the cessation of internal conflict and stress rather than positive emotion.
🔴 The child or individual may feel temporarily calm, but this does not equate to true emotional satisfaction.
🔴 Understanding this emotional relief helps in managing IED and distinguishing it from normal emotional responses.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
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