Which of the following conditions is likely to coexist in clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder? A. Depression B. Delirium C. Avoidance D. Disorientation Correct Answer: A. Depression Chronic feelings of emptiness and sadness predispose a client to depression. About 40% of the clients with… Read More »
Which of the following nursing interventions has priority for a client with borderline personality disorder? A. Maintain consistent and realistic limits. B. Give instructions for meeting basic self-care needs. C. Engage in daytime activities to stimulate wakefulness. D. Have the client attend group therapy on a daily basis. … Read More »
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with a dependent personality disorder. Which of the following characteristics is a major component of this disorder? A. Abrasive to others B. Indifferent to others C. Manipulative of others D. Over-reliance on others Correct Answer: D. Over-reliance on others. Clients… Read More »
A 20-year old college student has been brought to the psychiatric hospital by her parents. Her admitting diagnosis is borderline personality disorder. When talking with the parents, which information would the nurse expect to be included in the client’s history? Select all that apply. A. Impulsiveness B. Lability of mood C. Ritualistic behavior… Read More »
Which of the following information must be included for the family of a client diagnosed with a dependent personality disorder? A. Promote exercise programs B. Explore panic attacks C. Address coping skills D. Decrease aggressive outbursts Correct Answer: C. Address coping skills. The family needs information about… Read More »
Which of the following behaviors by a client with dependent personality disorder shows the client has made progress toward the goal of increasing problem solving skills? A. The client is courteous. B. The client asks questions. C. The client stops acting out. D. The client controls emotions. … Read More »
A client with schizotypal personality disorder is sitting in a puddle of urine. She’s playing in it, smiling, and softly singing a child’s song. Which action would be best? A. Admonish the client for not using the bathroom. B. Firmly tell the client that her behavior is unacceptable. C. Ask the client if… Read More »
A client with avoidant personality disorder says occupational therapy is boring and doesn’t want to go. Which action would be best? A. State firmly that you’ll escort him to OT. B. Arrange with OT for the client to do a project on the unit. C. Ask the client to talk about why OT… Read More »
A nurse discusses job possibilities with a client with schizoid personality disorder. Which suggestion by the nurse would be helpful? A. “You can work in a family restaurant part-time on the weekend and holidays.” B. “Maybe your friend could get you that customer service job where you work only on the weekends.” … Read More »
When assessing a client diagnosed with impulse control disorder, the nurse observes violent, aggressive, and assaultive behavior. Which of the following assessment data is the nurse also likely to find? Select all that apply. A. The client functions well in other areas of his life. B. The degree of aggressiveness is out of proportion… Read More »