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ETearle

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client is diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. The client is audited by the IRS and fined for failure to pay taxes. The reactive behavior this client is MOST likely to exhibit is:
 
  a. engaging in self-mutilating activities
  b. fantasizing about revenge
  c. withdrawing and isolating
  d. feigning serious illness

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a family of a patient with a persistent mental disorder. In comparing this family to one without a member who has a mental disorder, which function would the nurse expect this family to serve? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Providing support
  B) Providing socialization
  C) Advocating for services
  D) Providing information
  E) Monitoring services


ambernicolefink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The client would most likely fantasize about revenge against the IRS. Narcissistic individuals often use fantasy and daydreams to cope with stressful experiences. The content of their daydreams and fantasies frequently incorporate themes of self-admiration, power, revenge, and personal entitlement.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D, E


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