A client with dependent personality disorder has a goal to ...

[anshika]

A client with dependent personality disorder has a goal to increase her problem-solving skills. Which of the following client behaviors indicates progress toward meeting that goal?
 
  A) Asking questions
  B) Being polite
  C) Controlling emotional outbursts
  D) Requesting assistance appropriately

Question 2

A son who recently brought his extremely confused parent to a nursing home for admission reports feelings of guilt. Which is the appropriate nursing reply?
 
  A. People often have mixed emotions about decisions like this. Support groups are held here on Mondays for children of residents in similar situations.
  B. You did what you had to do. I wouldn't feel guilty if I were you.
  C. Support groups are available to low-income families.
  D. Your parent is doing just fine. We'll take very good care of him.

[kiamars2010]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback: Clients with dependent personality disorder are very passive, so asking questions to gain information is an assertive first step in problem solving. Being polite, controlling emotional outbursts, and requesting assistance appropriately are not behaviors which increase problem-solving skills.

Answer to Question 2

A
The most appropriate reply by the nurse is to normalize the son's feelings and provide a resource to help the son deal with feelings of guilt by giving information about an available support group.

[anshika]

TYSM

[peter]

Excellent