Author Question: Patients with antisocial personality disorder: A. Generally must have immediate gratification. ... (Read 59 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Patients with antisocial personality disorder:

A.
Generally must have immediate gratification.
B.
Display a great deal of responsibility toward others.
C.
Display a great deal of anxiety.
D.
Have obsessive thoughts when in a social situation.

Question 2

The LPN/LVN is assisting with the data collection of a patient recently admitted to the mental health unit. During the interview, the patient makes a statement that concerns the nurse.

Which of the following statements would be most likely to prompt immediate attention?
A.
When I get out of here I am going to overdose on my mother's medication.
B.
When I get discharged, I am thinking I might try suicide again.
C.
I don't feel any better since I got here.
D.
If I get the chance, I just might run away.

TheDev123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Antisocial personality disorder is a pattern of irresponsible, exploitive, and guiltless behavior with tendency to fail to conform to the law and exploit and manipulate others for personal gain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient expresses the desire to end her life and verbalizes that there is a method for ending her life. This would be the highest risk that would need immediate action because the patient has motivation and the means to commit suicide.