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Showing 27 questions, Sign in for moreA client with borderline personality has a history of unsuccessful suicidal behavior. After creating a safe environment for this client, the nurse should implement which intervention?
A nurse should anticipate that a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder may use the primary ego defense mechanism of:
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder in an acute care facility. Which intervention should the nurse use to control the client’s suspiciousness?
A nurse is caring for a client with borderline personality disorder. Which intervention should the nurse perform?
When working with a client with a narcissistic personality disorder, the nurse would use which of the following approaches?
The nurse would assess for which of the following characteristics in a client with narcissistic personality disorder?
The most important short-term goal for a client who tries to manipulate others would be to:
A client diagnosed with a personality disorder states, “You are the very best nurse on the unit and not at all like that mean nurse who never lets us stay up later than 9 p.m.” This statement would be associated with which personality disorder?
Which of the following diagnostic criteria define borderline personality disorder? Select all that apply.
When assessing a client diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder, the nurse might identify which characteristic behavior?
A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder superficially cut both wrists, is disruptive in group, and is “splitting” staff. Which nursing diagnosis would take priority?
Which client situation requires the nurse to prioritize the implementation of limit setting?
A suicidal client is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which short-term outcome is most beneficial for the client?
A client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is observed smoking in a non-smoking area. Which initial nursing intervention is appropriate?
A client has the diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder. Which behavior should the nurse expect when assessing this client?
A client with borderline personality disorder receives the wrong meal tray for lunch and angrily states, “The next time I see the dietician, I am going to throw this tray at her!” What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?
A nurse is caring for a client with antisocial personality disorder. What client characteristic should the nurse consider when formulating a plan of care?
The nursing staff is discussing the best way to develop a relationship with a new client who has antisocial personality disorder. What characteristic of clients with antisocial personality should the nurses consider when planning care?
A client with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is being discharged from the hospital. The client asks the nurse, “Can I have your phone number so that I can call you for a date?” What is the nurse’s best response?
Josie, a 27-year-old patient, complains that most of the staff do not like her or care what happens to her, but you are special and she can tell that you are a caring person. She talks with you about being unsure of what she wants to do with her life and her “mixed-up feelings” about relationships. When you tell her that you will be on vacation next week, she becomes very angry. Two hours later, she is found using a curling iron to burn her underarms and explains that it “makes the numbness stop.” Given this presentation, which personality disorder would you suspect?
Lacey, a 19-year-old patient, shows you multiple fresh, serious (but non-life-threatening) self-inflicted cuts on her forearm. Which response would be most therapeutic?
Alicia, a 31-year-old patient, is flirting with a peer. She is overheard asking him to convince staff to give her privileges to leave the inpatient mental health unit. Later, she offers you a backrub in exchange for receiving her 10:00 p.m. Xanax an hour early. Which response(s) to such behaviors would be most therapeutic? Select all that apply.
A client who has borderline personality disorder says that a male nursing student was flirting with her and tried to kiss and touch her breasts. The student denies the accusation but says, “She asked me if I thought she was attractive, and I said yes.” What is the best way to handle this situation?
A female presents with a history of repeated episodes of slashing her wrists and attempted suicide and now presents with a similar history. What is the diagnosis?
A 25-year-old woman was brought to the casualty after taking an overdose of diazepam following a broken relationship. History revealed that she had many such relationships in the past and also has cut marks over her wrists. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A defect in empathy or in the capacity to appreciate other people’s feelings, especially to comprehend how others feel about the consequences of one’s own actions, is the core feature of which disorder?
All the characteristics mentioned below are seen in schizoid personality disorder except:
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