Author Question: A nurse is teaching a client about psychopathology that is common in Native Americans. Which ... (Read 41 times)

cool · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is teaching a client about psychopathology that is common in Native Americans. Which disorder should the nurse mention?

A) Schizophrenia
B) Alcohol abuse and dependence
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder
D) Impulse control disorder

Question 2

Which characteristic exhibited by an individual diagnosed with a personality disorder makes it advisable to schedule frequent staff meetings with the patient as the focus? The patient tends to:

a. manipulate to circumvent established limits.
b. become introverted when in a group of peers.
c. rapidly and successfully adapt to internal stress.
d. develop same-gender interdependent relationships.

TINA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
Setting and maintaining limits are essential to helping the patient improve function. Staff members must collaborate in enforcing clear limits. Frequent meetings that allow the sharing of information are necessary if staff members are to avoid allowing the patient to play one staff member against another.