A patient frequently experiences angry outbursts and asks, Is there anything I can do to stop being rude every time I get angry? The nurse responds:
a. A social skills training program would be helpful..
b. Do you really want to stop being rude when you become angry?
c. Patients who have trouble controlling their tempers are often helped by talking with a counselor..
d. I could recommend for you to enter into therapy with a psychiatrist who is an expert in communications theory..
Question 2
Although not assessed to be dangerous to self or others, a patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has created many problems on the unit and consistently refuses to accept prescribed medication.
Nursing actions must be guided by the realization that legally this patient may: a. refuse any type of treatment.
b. receive forced treatment if the treatment team concurs.
c. be medicated if family members sign permission for treatment.
d. be made to accept treatment recommendations through the loss of privileges.
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