A client with personality disorder seemed intelligent to the nurse. He said all the right things but
often failed to follow through. One evening he did not return after going out on a pass.
The police
later brought him back to the hospital acutely intoxicated. The nurse seemed dismayed and remarked
I thought he was making such good progress.. The nurse was probably experiencing
a. guilt.
b. anger.
c. helplessness.
d. disappointment.
Question 2
A client's roommate has observed the client behaving in uncharacteristic ways, but the client cannot
remember the episodes. During the assessment, which question should the nurse omit as irrelevant?
a. Are you sexually promiscuous?
b. Are your memories of childhood clear and complete, or do you have many blank
spots?
c. Have you ever found new things in your belongings that you cannot remember
buying?
d. Have you ever found yourself someplace and did not know how you got there?
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
Nurse Sandy
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
Review of Stages of Personality, Morality, and Faith Development
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position