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pragya sharda

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is aware the patient with borderline personality disorder did not have a family visit this week and adds an intervention to address the patient's probable perception of abandonment. Which intervention is most appropriate?
 
  a. Schedule the patient for pet therapy visit.
  b. Arrange for remote activity during next visiting time.
  c. Assess daily for evidence of self-mutilation.
  d. Assign a young CNA to his care.

Question 2

During report, the nurse is told that a patient has Cluster B group type of personality disorder. Which type of behavior can the nurse anticipate?
 
  a. Paranoia
  b. Avoidance
  c. Antisocial behavior
  d. Obsessive-compulsive behavior


Joy Chen

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Patients with borderline personality disorder have a deep fear of abandonment and react with intense, emotionally charge acts, such as suicide attempts or self-mutilation.

Answer to Question 2

C
The antisocial personality disorder is included in Cluster B: dramatic and erratic.


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