Answer to Question 1
A, B, C, D
Early signs of an abusive personality include a push for quick involvement, as seen in the rush to get married. Demonstrating jealous and controlling behaviors in not allowing his partner to go out with friends, as well as blaming his family for his own problems, and attempting to isolate his partner from her family are also signs of an abusive personality. Working to pay off loans before furthering education is a realistic expectation and not indicative of an abusive personality.
Answer to Question 2
B
The scenario is an example of a stigmatization of a medically ill patient based on cultural differences such as a possible agrarian vocation and poverty. People tend to stigmatize those who are most unlike themselves, who they least understand or are most anxious about, or who are most disenfranchised. As professionals, nurses should recognize and correct behavior based on stigma, but those laughing at the patient have not done so and are not behaving professionally. They are also violating the patient's human right to dignity. The behavior is grossly unprofessional and carries a risk of compromised patient care; it merits direct and firm confrontation. The correct response labels it for what it is, with firm limits set thereafter. Stating that the staff's behavior is violating the patient's right to be treated with respect clearly communicates that their behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The other options all redirect the staff but do not carry the gravitas that is needed to indicate clearly how unacceptable their behavior is and set firm limits on it.