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rmenurse

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Since admission, a patient diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder has been highly manipulative and constantly tests staff
 
  Now, the patient insists on watching a late movie instead of complying with the bedtime. Select the nurse's best response.
  a. It's a unit rule that bedtime is at 10 PM.
  b. I will not allow you to manipulate me again.
  c. If you ask again, tomorrow's bedtime will be 9 PM.
  d. I understand your sleep problems and can allow it just this once.

Question 2

An adult has a history of intoxication and promiscuity
 
  After stealing money from a grandparent, this person says, I deserved that money. My family had no right to press charges against me. The scenario depicts features of which personality disorder?
  a. Histrionic
  b. Narcissistic
  c. Antisocial
  d. Borderline


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quynhmickitran

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Attempts at manipulation can be successfully handled by firm, matter-of-fact reiteration of unit policies and consistently adhering to them. The other responses are defensive, retaliative, or permissive.

Answer to Question 2

C
Individuals with antisocial personality disorder have no concern for what is right or wrong or for the rights of others. They frequently violate others' rights and frequently break laws in their me first thinking. These individuals exhibit no guilt or remorse. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by grandiosity and a sense of entitlement. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by identity disturbances, impulsivity, self-mutilation, and affective instability.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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