Which client situation would reflect the impulsive behavior that is commonly associated with borderline personality disorder?
1. As the day-shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm and whispers, The night nurse is evil. You have to stay.
2. As the day-shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm and states, I will be up all night if you don't stay with me.
3. As the day-shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm, yelling, Please don't go I can't sleep without you being here.
4. As the day-shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly shows the nurse a bloody arm and states, I cut myself because you are leaving me.
Question 2
When planning care for clients diagnosed with personality disorders, what should be the goal of treatment?
1. To stabilize the client's pathology by using the correct combination of psychotropic medications
2. To change the characteristics of the dysfunctional personality
3. To reduce personality trait inflexibility that interferes with functioning and relationships
4. To decrease the prevalence of neurotransmitters at receptor sites
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Neural Circuits and Maternal Behavior
B. F. Skinner documented how operant conditioning changes behavior.
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Client is positioned