Exam 22: Personality Disorders

The client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder spits, curses, and refuses to answer questions during the assessment interview. Which response would the nurse make?

The client presents at an outpatient clinic appointment and states, "My dead husband returned to me during a séance." Which personality disorder should the nurse associate with this behavior?

Which physically healthy adult client should a nurse identify as exhibiting the characteristics of a dependent personality disorder?

____________________ personality disorder is characterized by a lack of self-confidence and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to a passive and submissive role.

Which nursing diagnosis should a nurse identify as appropriate when working with a client diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder?

____________________ personality disorder is a pervasive mistrust and suspiciousness of others, such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent.

The nurse tells a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder that the nursing staff will start alternating weekend shifts. Which response should the nurse expect from this client?

When planning care for clients diagnosed with personality disorders, which treatment goal is appropriate?

The client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder brings up a conflict with the staff in a community meeting and develops a following of clients who unreasonably demand modification of unit rules. How can the nursing staff best handle this situation?

Which factor differentiates a client diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder from a client diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder?

The nurse is teaching staff about clients diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder and the quality of their relationships. Which statement made by a staff member indicates learning has occurred?

Which client response would reflect the impulsive self-destructive behavior that is commonly associated with borderline personality disorder when the day-shift nurse leaves the unit?