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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient's spouse filed charges after repeatedly being battered. The patient sarcastically says, I'm sorry for what I did. I need psychiatric help. Which statement by the patient supports an antisocial personality disorder?
 
  a. I have a quick temper, but I can usually keep it under control.
  b. I've done some stupid things in my life, but I've learned a lesson.
  c. I'm feeling terrible about the way my behavior has hurt my family.
  d. I hit because I am tired of being nagged. My spouse deserves the beating.

Question 2

Consider this comment to three different nurses by a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder, Another nurse said you don't do your job right. Collectively, these interactions can be assessed as:
 
  a. seductive.
  b. detached.
  c. manipulative.
  d. guilt-producing.


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joewallace

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The patient with an antisocial personality disorder often impulsively acts out feelings of anger and feels no guilt or remorse. Patients with antisocial personality disorders rarely seem to learn from experience or feel true remorse. Problems with anger management and impulse control are common.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Patients manipulate and control staff in various ways. By keeping staff off balance or fighting among themselves, the person with an antisocial personality disorder is left to operate as he or she pleases. Seductive behavior has sexual connotations. The patient is displaying the opposite of detached behavior. Guilt is not evident in the comments.


dmcintosh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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