Author Question: A client presents with an inability to make decisions and function independently. The nurse knows ... (Read 59 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client presents with an inability to make decisions and function independently. The nurse knows these symptoms are indicative of which of the following disorders?

1. Dependent personality disorder
2. Paranoid personality disorder
3. Schizotypal personality disorder
4. Schizoid personality disorder

Question 2

The nurse is conducting training for crisis counselors. The nurse would include the intervention strategies of safety and security, ventilate and validate, predict and prepare which are:

1. A way to identify when the crisis is maturational.
2. Best used before a crisis.
3. Applied when the clients are unable to progress.
4. Referred to as the ABCs of crisis counseling.

bfulkerson77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Cluster C dependent personality disorders are characterized by a pervasive, excessive, and unrealistic need to be cared for, fear of separation, lack of self-confidence, an inability to make decisions, and an inability to function independently. Schizotypal personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, and schizoid personality disorder are all cluster A diagnoses. The major features of these disorders are pervasive distrust, social detachment, and subsequent impairment in social and occupational functioning.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Strategies of safety and security, ventilate and validate, and predict and prepare are also considered the ABCs of crisis counseling. These interventions are utilized for preparation if possible and throughout the event.