The nurse is assessing a client from another country for a ...

[darbym82]

The nurse is assessing a client from another country for a personality disorder. Even though the client makes statements that the nurse interprets as symptoms of personality disorders, the nurse should plan to:
 
  1. investigate the statements with a cultural expert.
  2. assume the client has a disorder.
  3. ask the family about past diagnoses.
  4. report the symptoms to the physician.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the nature of personality disorders with a client. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
 
  1. The disorder started when I was 5.
  2. The disorder does not interfere with functioning.
  3. My symptoms will escalate over time.
  4. My disorder began in my early adulthood.

[parker125]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. There are many behaviors in clients from other cultures that are normal for that culture and are interpreted differently in this culture. Before assuming that the client has a disorder, the nurse should validate the behavior as normal by someone who understands the culture from which the client comes.
2. An assumption of a disorder should not ever be made.
3. The family might need to be consulted at some point, but to avoid bad feelings, the nurse should check the facts first.
4. The nurse may tell the physician about the suspicion, but it is better to wait for confirmation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Personality disorders usually develop in adolescence or young adulthood.
2. Personality disorders are rigid and can interfere with the ability to function.
3. Symptoms and traits stabilize over time.
4. The disorder did begin in adolescence or young adulthood.