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cartlidgeashley

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The main mechanism used by patients who have personality disorders is:
 
  A.
  Projection.
  B.
  Manipulation.
  C.
  Introjection.
  D.
  Repression.

Question 2

A nice-looking male patient is making suggestive comments to the female nursing staff. When he asks you for your phone number, you therapeutically respond:
 
  A.
  I do not believe in dating patients.
  B.
  It is against the rules for me to date patients.
  C.
  I'll think about it and let you know.
  D.
  You are very nice but our relationship is a professional one only.



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stanleka1

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Though these other mechanisms may be used, manipulation is the major one.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
This response clarifies the inappropriateness of the patient's request and sets clear limits.




cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


dantucker

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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