Author Question: A patient, aged 30 years, tells his case manager, I do not have bipolar disorder anymore, so I do ... (Read 64 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient, aged 30 years, tells his case manager, I do not have bipolar disorder anymore, so I do not need the medicine and the blood tests. I was in the hospital twice for a few days a year or so ago, then I got a place to live and SSI checks.

All that is wrong now is I am bored and I need to get something going.. The nurse assesses the patient as demonstrating: a. denial.
b. projection.
c. rationalization.
d. identification.

Question 2

A 35-year-old woman in a managerial position has had a number of employees under her supervision resign or transfer to other departments over the past year. In addition, she has rarely had a close personal relationship for more than a few months.

She feels other people just don't measure up to my expectations. Her situation is the result of a possible _____ disorder. a. Cognitive
b. Somatoform
c. Anxiety
d. Personality

mcomstock09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The patient scenario describes denial; he is aware of his illness but refuses to accept it. The patient is not projecting an undesirable thought or emotion from himself onto others. He is not justifying his behavior via rationalization and is not identifying with another.

Answer to Question 2

D
Problems with interpersonal relationships can extend to work and social environments. Individuals who have little or no ability to see how their attitudes and behaviors affect other people often have difficulties with long-term relationships. They become superficial and unwilling to consider the feelings of others. Small problems with social relationships can balloon into serious mental health problems.