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kshipps

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The nurse plans to confront a client about secondary gains related to extreme dependency on her spouse. Which nursing statement would be most appropriate?
 
  A. Do you believe dependency issues have been a lifelong concern for you?
  B. Have you noticed any anxiety during times when your husband makes decisions?
  C. What do you know about individuals who depend on others for direction?
  D. How have the specifics of your relationship with your spouse benefited you?

Question 2

When planning care for clients diagnosed with personality disorders, what should be the anticipated treatment outcome?
 
  A. To stabilize pathology with the correct combination of medications
  B. To change the characteristics of the dysfunctional personality
  C. To reduce inflexibility of personality traits that interfere with functioning and relationships
  D. To decrease the prevalence of neurotransmitters at receptor sites



leannegxo

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Answer to Question 1

D
When a client goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance and support from others, the client is seeking secondary gains. Secondary gains provide clients the support and attention that they might not otherwise receive.

Answer to Question 2

C
The outcome of treatment for clients diagnosed with personality disorders should be to reduce inflexibility of personality traits that interfere with functioning and relationships. Personality disorders are often difficult and, in some cases, seem impossible to treat.



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