It would be most helpful for the nurse to deal with a client with severe anxiety by: A. Give specific instructions using speak in concise statements. B. Ask the client to identify the cause of her anxiety. C. Explain in detail the plan of care developed. D. Urge the client to focus on… Read More »
Which of the following medications will likely be ordered for the client?” A. Prozac B. Valium C. Risperdal D. Lithium Correct Answer: B. Valium Diazepam is an anxiolytic benzodiazepine, first patented and marketed in the United States in 1963. It is a fast-acting, long-lasting benzodiazepine commonly used… Read More »
Which of the following is included in the health teachings among clients receiving Valium? A. Avoid foods rich in tyramine. B. Take the medication after meals. C. It is safe to stop it anytime after long term use. D. Double up the dose if the client forgets her medication. … Read More »
Mrs. B is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for self-directed violence, which is related to the client’s self-mutilation behavior (burning arms with cigarettes). Which client behavior would indicate a positive outcome of intervention? A. Mrs. B denies feelings of wanting to harm anyone. B. Mrs. B… Read More »
Nurse Aldrich is working with the family of Mary Ann, a client with a personality disorder. Which of the following should Nurse Aldrich encourage the family members to work on? A. Avoiding direct expressions of problems with family. B. Changing Mary Ann’s problem behaviors. C. Improving self-functioning. D. Supporting Mary Ann’s… Read More »
Nurse Florence assesses Mrs. B with borderline personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors are common to this diagnosis? Select all that apply. A. Intense fear of being alone. B. Evidence of self-mutilating attempts. C. Evidence of suspiciousness and mistrust of others. D. Indifferent attitude toward approval of criticism. E. Unstable… Read More »
When a client with a personality disorder begins demonstrating manipulative behavior, which of the following nursing actions are most appropriate? Select all that apply. A. Ask the client to think about the consequences of behavior. B. Allow the client time to perform specific rituals. C. Develop a consistent team approach to handle the… Read More »
Barbara is a client with a borderline personality disorder. She is defensive and emotionally labile and often becomes suddenly and explosively angry. When interacting with her, you as a nurse would: A. Point out how angry Barbara is becoming, and confront the behavior. B. Take a calm, quiet, and non-confrontational approach, and avoid… Read More »
Nurse Danita is working with clients who have personality disorders. Which of the following techniques would the nurse use to deal with her own feelings that interfere with therapeutic performance? A. Active listening techniques B. Challenging the client’s assertions C. Forming social relations D. Seeking peer or supervisor direction … Read More »
A young, handsome man with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is being discharged from the hospital next week. He asks the nurse for her phone number so that he can call her for a date. The nurse’s best response would be: A. “We are not permitted to date clients.” B. “No, you are a… Read More »