Which comment about relationships would be most characteristic of ...

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Which comment about relationships would be most characteristic of a patient with antisocial personality disorder?
 
  a. The only reason for interacting is to take advantage of others..
  b. Live and let live' is as good a philosophy as any to live by..
  c. I've always found that help one another' is a good policy..
  d. I'll be your doormat. Feel free to take advantage of me..

Question 2

Which task would be most appropriate to focus on during the introductory phase of work with a teenage patient with low self-esteem?
 
  a. Mutual formulation of a contract
  b. Nurse's self-analysis of strengths
  c. Promotion of patient use of constructive coping mechanisms
  d. Review of progress of therapy and goal attainment with patient

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Answer to Question 1

A
Antisocial individuals are exploitative and manipulative. They prefer to control others to avoid being controlled. The attitudes of live and let live and help one another are not reflective of an individual with antisocial personality disorder since they are incapable of empathy or sympathy. Being a doormat reflects a poor sense of self-esteem and personal worth.

Answer to Question 2

A
The tasks of the introductory phase of the nurse-patient partnership include establishing a climate of trust, understanding, acceptance, and open communication and formulating a contract with the patient.