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viki

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on: Jul 19, 2018
When planning care for an individual with borderline personality disorder, nurses realize that the patient:
 
  A.
  Will not be able to make decisions.
  B.
  Will expect special treatment.
  C.
  Will act out when feeling afraid or disrespected.
  D.
  Will withdraw and become uncommunicative.

Question 2

Barbara is a new patient on your floor who is being assessed for several disorders, including suicide potential. You learn she attempts suicide every 6 to 12 months because she cannot tolerate living alone.
 
  She is unable to see two sides of a situation or an individual; they are either all good or all bad. You consider which of the following as a potential diagnosis for Barbara?
  A.
  Borderline personality disorder
  B.
  Multiple personality disorder
  C.
  Narcissistic personality disorder
  D.
  Antisocial personality disorder


aadams68

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

ANS: C
This response demonstrates understanding of the dynamics behind the behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Borderline personality disorder is associated with intense and chaotic relationships as well as self-destructive, impulsive, and dramatic coping.


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