One of Merton’s great contributions to the study of deviance was to locate the cause of deviance in the individual, not society.

Merton’s theory indicates that individual acts of deviance have a social origin.

Compare and contrast the positivist and constructionist perspectives on deviance.  How do they differ, but also work together to provide a better definition of deviance? Please provide a detailed response. 

A nurse is reviewing the types of personality disorders categorized under Cluster A (Eccentric). Which of the following personality disorders belong to this cluster? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse working in a pediatric clinic notices that a 6-year-old child has multiple bruises in different stages of healing on their back and upper arms. The child appears withdrawn and flinches when touched. When questioned, the parent states, “They’re just clumsy.” What is the nurse’s legal responsibility in this situation?

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A home health nurse visits an elderly client who lives with her adult son. Which observation by the nurse is most concerning for elder abuse?

The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing moderate anxiety. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to help the patient manage this level of anxiety?

A patient with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, “I was on an SSRI before, and it didn’t help. Why did my provider prescribe an SNRI this time?” What is the nurse’s best response?

The depressed patient who has been taking amitriptyline (Elavil) for the past week complains of still feeling depressed and wants to abandon the drug. How should the nurse respond?