Question

a nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about psychodynamic theory. which of the following should the nurse include as an example related to this theory? a client who reports being afraid of storms because they experienced a tornado as a child a client who reports they recently fractured their leg in a car accident a client who was an active military member for 10 years and engaged in combat a client who is currently going through a divorce and is struggling to accept the loss of their marriage

Explanation:

Psychodynamic theory emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior and emotions. The client's fear of storms due to a childhood tornado experience aligns with this theory as it involves an early - life event (childhood tornado) influencing current emotions (fear of storms). The other options (fractured leg from a car accident, military combat experience, divorce) do not directly relate to the core tenets of psychodynamic theory which focus on unconscious motives and early childhood experiences.

Answer:

A. A client who reports being afraid of storms because they experienced a tornado as a child