A female client has been admitted to the inpatient psychiatric facility with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder following a history of battering by her boyfriend.
During the initial assessment interview, a priority assessment for the nurse to make is the client's:
A) Nutritional status.
B) Hydration status.
C) Sleep patterns.
D) Suicide risk.
Question 2
A nursing instructor is preparing a class discussion on personality disorders and characteristics. Which term would the instructor include to differentiate personality disorders from normal personality? Select all that apply.
A) Inflexible
B) Short term
C) Pervasive
D) Unstable over time
E) Distressing