Personality Disorders Psych

The nurse discovers the client with antisocial personality disorder and visitors are smoking marijuana in the hall. Which response would the nurse make when the client responds, "I'm celebrating. I went to trial today and just got put on probation"?

"If you can't follow the rules against drug use on the unit, your visiting privileges will be canceled."

Which behavior is most typical for clients with borderline personality disorder?

Impulsive

Which factors would the nurse find in the client history of a young college student with borderline personality disorder? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Impulsiveness Lability of mood Self-destructive behavior

Which action would the nurse take for a client diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder?

Respect the client's need for social isolation.

Which behavior would the nurse identify that a client with histrionic personality disorder is displaying when after being refused a sleeping pill, the client throws a book at the nurse?

Acting out

School-age children who have conduct disorder, childhood-onset type, are at risk for progressing to which disorder during adolescence?

Antisocial personality

A client with a personality disorder aggressively throws the playing cards around the room when another client is caught cheating. Which rationale explains the aggressive response of throwing cards?

Client's response is related to inadequate impulse control

Which approach would the nurse use for a client with a narcissistic personality disorder who insists on leaving the group to get an autograph from a baseball player after the game?

Informing the client in a matter-of-fact tone that everyone must remain with the group

Which characteristic would the nurse observe in an adult who has schizotypal personality disorder?

Introverted and emotionally withdrawn

Which intervention will the nurse use for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder to develop healthier coping mechanisms?

Set realistic limits on maladaptive behavior.

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something and dramatic

Which characteristic of clients with antisocial personality disorder would the nurse consider when planning care?

Exhibits lack of empathy for others

Which parameter would the nurse assess for in a client with borderline personality disorder and possible depression who has a history of self-abusive, acting-out behavior?

Potential for suicide

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), which behaviors describe an individual with a cluster A personality disorder?

Odd and eccentric

Which nursing intervention would be essential for a client with antisocial personality disorder who is admitted to the mental health hospital?

Presenting a united, consistent staff approach