The history of an individual diagnosed with borderline ...

[codyclark]

The history of an individual diagnosed with borderline personality disorder often includes
 
  a. the loss of a parent at an early age.
  b. a family history of bipolar disorder.
  c. a dysfunctional, abusive childhood.
  d. an overindulged childhood with few limits.

Question 2

Which topics should be included by the nurse preparing psychoeducational groups for patients with MDD and their families? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Flight of ideas
  b. Changes in weight and sleep
  c. Feelings of importance or elation
  d. Psychomotor retardation or agitation
  e. Inability to concentrate or make decisions

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Answer to Question 1

C
There is no clear-cut cause for borderline personality disorder. It is probably multifactorial. Environmental factors include childhood neglect and abuse. Biologic theories suggest neurotransmitter dysregulation. Object losses, family history of bipolar disorder, and overindulgence as a child have not been identified as causative factors.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E
Patients with MDD characteristically display weight change; anorexia produces weight loss, and excessive eating produces weight gain. Sleep disturbance is characteristically present in MDD, with many or early awakenings and hypersomnia seen. Changes in activity include psychomotor retardation and excessive motor agitation. Indecision and poor concentration are characteristic cognitive symptoms. Flight of ideas and increased energy, importance, and elated mood are seen in bipolar disorder, manic type.

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