Author Question: Which characteristics should a nurse expect to observe in an individual experiencing borderline ... (Read 21 times)

Shelles · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which characteristics should a nurse expect to observe in an individual experiencing borderline personality disorder?

A) Erratic emotions, including anger and depression
B) A preference for being alone
C) Chronic feelings of emptiness or boredom
D) Impulsive and unpredictable behavior

Question 2

A nurse who is caring for an elderly client notices an abrupt change in the client's mental status. The client is now yelling, thrashing about, and hallucinating. Which term should the nurse use to document the client's behavior?

A) Delirium
B) Confusion
C) Dementia
D) Alzheimer