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kodithompson

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A nurse is working with the family of a client who has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to focus on when teaching the family about this disorder?
 
  A) Anger management
  B) Boundary setting
  C) Medication therapy
  D) Self-responsibility

Question 2

A group of nursing students is reviewing information about antisocial personality disorder. The students demonstrate understanding of this disorder when they state which of the following?
 
  A) The disorder occurs more frequently in women.
  B) The individual must be at least 18 years of age.
  C) The disorder is found primarily in Asian individuals.
  D) Alcohol abuse disorder rarely accompanies this disorder.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Family members of clients with antisocial personality disorder usually need help in establishing boundaries. Because there is a long-term pattern of interaction in which family members feel responsible for the client's antisocial behavior, these patterns need to be interrupted. Anger management and self-responsibility are appropriate for the client, not the family. Medication therapy is usually not prescribed unless the client has another disorder.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
To be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, the individual must be at least 18 years of age and must have exhibited one or more childhood behavioral characteristics of conduct disorder before the age of 15 years. The disorder occurs more frequently in men and crosses all cultures and ethnicities. This personality disorder is strongly associated with alcohol and drug abuse.



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