Mr. Sanderson is hospitalized on a psychiatric unit secondary to ...

[jeatrice]

Mr. Sanderson is hospitalized on a psychiatric unit secondary to a suicide attempt. He has been diagnosed with depression. He has been consistently depressed. Which of the following observations would signal the nurse that Mr.
 
  Sanderson's suicidal risk has worsened?
  A) Mr. Sanderson tells the nurse that he feels more depressed than ever.
  B) Mr. Sanderson is lethargic, and he remains isolated from other clients.
  C) Mr. Sanderson says he feels better and he interacts more with other clients.
  D) Mr. Sanderson's energy level and degree of depression remain the same.

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client with antisocial personality disorder. This client's desire to do everything for himself is based on which of the following?
 
  A) Belief in his own self-worth
  B) Inability to delay gratification
  C) Rewards for competitive behavior
  D) Sense of mistrust of others

[dudman123]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback: Clients with antisocial personality disorder believe others are just like them, that is, ready to exploit and use others for their own gain. These clients mistrust others and are devoid of personal emotions; actually the self is quite shallow and empty. These clients view relationships as serving their needs and pursue others only for personal gain. There is no competition because these clients believe they are only taking care of themselves because no one else will.

[jeatrice]

Thank you

[dudman123]

Happy to help you