You are caring for a patient who has the rare diagnosis of ...

[pepyto]

You are caring for a patient who has the rare diagnosis of psychogenic or dissociative fugue. You read up on this diagnosis and determine an appropriate nursing intervention to:
 
  A) Initiate suicide precautions
  B) Identify with patient/client choices for stress reduction
  C) Invite the client to tell the detailed story of the experience
  D) Initiate intervention to confront his avoidance behaviors

Question 2

The client with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder shows the nurse multiple superficial cuts to the arms that were made during the night. The client states, I told the night staff that I was feeling alone..
 
  The nurse assesses that the self-mutilation may be a result of: A) Manipulation.
  B) Splitting.
  C) Anxiety.
  D) Impulsive behavior.

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D

[pepyto]

Excellent

[milbourne11]

TYSM