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JGIBBSON

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A client with severe schizophrenia is hospitalized when he becomes agitated, physically aggressive, and uncooperative. He is put in leather restraints for safety purposes. The client yells that he is going to sue the staff for assault and battery.
 
  Which action describes the criterion for assault and battery (outside an emergency situation)?
  A) The staff becomes angry with the client and calls him offensive names.
  B) The client is touched (or fears being touched) without his consent.
  C) The nurse hides the client's clothes so he cannot leave.
  D) The nurse puts the client in restraints against his wishes.

Question 2

A patient with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, When my sister got married and had a baby, she ignored me and I got so angry with her because she is so inattentive to my needs..
 
  The patient's sense of entitlement to her sister's attention is consistent with: a. impulsivity.
  b. narcissism.
  c. magical thinking.
  d. passive aggression.


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Jayson

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B
Narcissism is extreme self-centeredness requiring constant praise, admiration, and appreciation. When this is not forthcoming from others, rage often results.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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