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dejastew

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A client with dependent personality disorder approaches a nursing station every 15 minutes with various inappropriate requests.
 
  To promote independence, the nurse asks the client to approach the station only one time an hour unless it is a clearly defined emergency; the definition of which is reviewed with the client. Which function is the nurse promoting?
  A) Providing reality orientation
  B) Ensuring physical need fulfillment
  C) Setting limits on behavior
  D) Providing client education

Question 2

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. The client comes to the nurses' station at 11:00 P.M. requesting to phone his lawyer. The unit rule states that there are to be no phone calls placed after 10:00 P.M.
 
  The client says he must discuss the process for filing for a divorce immediately. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
  A) You may go ahead and use the phone. I know this is hard for you.
  B) You know better than to break the rules. I'm surprised at you.
  C) It is after 10:00 P.M. You can call tomorrow.
  D) You really don't want to file for a divorce, do you?


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paavo

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

C

Answer to Question 2

C


dejastew

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
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