An enduring pattern of behavior that is pervasive and inflexible, ...

[Haya94]

An enduring pattern of behavior that is pervasive and inflexible, and limits a person's ability to function in society is called a ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

You are starting a relationship with Mr. Owens, the patient your psychiatric nursing instructor assigned to you. After you introduce yourself and spend approximately 20 minutes talking to Mr.
 
  Owens, you make arrangements to visit with him again after lunch. After lunch, your classmates invite you to go to the gym with them and a group of patients to play volleyball. You start to go with them, but then you remember that you are supposed to be meeting with Mr. Owens. You tell your friends you're going to stay behind and talk to your patient. Your decision to keep your promise to Mr. Owens is an example of using which ethical principle to guide your nursing practice?
  A) Autonomy
  B) Beneficence
  C) Fidelity
  D) Veracity

[karmakat49]

Answer to Question 1

personality disorder

Answer to Question 2

C

[Haya94]

TYSM

[Joy Chen]

Excellent