Author Question: The major feature of avoidant personality disorder is: a. negative b. clinging c. social ... (Read 64 times)

fox · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The major feature of avoidant personality disorder is:

a. negative
b. clinging
c. social inhibition
d. submissive

Question 2

Touch is an important part of therapeutic nursing and conveying comfort. However, the cultural meaning and the cultural contexts of touch must be considered. As a culturally competent nurse, which is the BEST approach to using touch?

a. Discuss the expectations of touch with the client to avoid miscommunication.
b. Avoid using touch with any client, regardless of age, of the opposite gender.
c. Consult with the attending provider about using touch with a particular client.
d. Wear gloves whenever first touching any client, so he or she will not fear contamination.

SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The major feature of avoidant personality disorder is social inhibition. People affected with avoidant personality disorder are shy, inhibited, and are often described as invisible. These individuals tend to avoid social situations outside of the home that allow the possibility of being criticized or rejected.

Answer to Question 2

A
The best approach for the nurse is to discuss the expectations of the touch with the client, because different cultures have very different norms regarding when, where, and who can touch another person, even in a health care environment. Explaining the intended purpose of any touching of the client by the health care practitioner can help avert misinterpretation of those actions by the client.