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penza

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A nurse is working with a patient with a personality disorder. Which situation best describes the patient's external response to stress?
 
  1. The client attends group therapy.
  2. The client uses meditation when upset.
  3. The client changes the environment when upset.
  4. The client engages in self-awareness exercises.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a personality disorder who has manifestations of emotional reactivity. According to the biological perspective, which neurotransmitter is most likely altered?
 
  1. Norepinephrine
  2. Serotonin
  3. Acetylcholine
  4. Dopamine


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

Answer: 3
Explanation: When feeling threatened, the client with a personality disorder will try to change the environment instead of changing him- or herself. Meditation, self-awareness exercises, and group therapy attendance are attempts to understand or change one's behavior.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1
Explanation: According to the biological perspective, various neurotransmitters are associated with behavior. Alterations in specific neurotransmitters lead to various manifestations. An alteration in norepinephrine may lead to emotional reactivity. Alterations in serotonin levels lead to problems with inhibition and affect. Alterations to acetylcholine lead to lethargy. Finally, alterations in dopamine levels lead to histrionic traits.


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