This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient remanded by the court after his wife had him jailed for battery told the judge how sorry ... (Read 36 times)

maegan_martin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient remanded by the court after his wife had him jailed for battery told the judge how sorry he was and suggested he needed psychiatric help. His history reveals acting-out behaviors as an adolescent and several adult arrests.
 
  The nurse interviews him about his relationship with his wife. Which statement by the patient is most consistent with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder? a. I've done some stupid things in my life, but I've learned a lesson..
  b. I'm feeling terrible about the way my behavior has hurt my family..
  c. I have a quick temper, but I can usually keep it under control..
  d. I hit her because she nags at me. She deserves it when I beat her up..

Question 2

The expression of spiritual or religious beliefs in many cultures include
 
  1. fugues.
  2. amnesia.
  3. trances.
  4. depersonalization episodes.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

rnehls

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The antisocial patient often impulsively acts out feelings of anger and usually feels no guilt or remorse. This patient rarely seems to change the behavioral patterns or otherwise learn from experience, commonly has problems with anger management and impulse control, and rarely feels true remorse.

Answer to Question 2

3
In many cultures, trances are expressions of spiritual or religious beliefs.


maegan_martin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
TY


rnehls

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Happy to Help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
Emphysema. (a) Illustration comparing normal lungs and emphysemic lungs. The inserts illustrate how Emphysema. (a) Illustration comparing normal lungs and emphysemic lungs. The inserts illustrate how
THE DIMENSIONS OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE THE DIMENSIONS OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
If necessary, connect a battery charger to the battery before starting the compression test. It is ... If necessary, connect a battery charger to the battery before starting the compression test. It is ...
Edentulous patient with pieces of bone that became necrotic and continued to slough off after tooth ... Edentulous patient with pieces of bone that became necrotic and continued to slough off after tooth ...
Video: Appendicitis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library