Exam 29: Personality Disorders

Since admission, a patient diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder has been highly manipulative and constantly tests staff.Now, the patient insists on watching a late movie instead of complying with the bedtime.Select the nurse's best response.

Which personality traits most likely describe a patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

A clinic nurse encounters a new patient diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder.What is the best initial nursing intervention?

A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has demonstrated self-mutilation and inappropriate expressions of anger.Which statement by the patient would the nurse evaluate as an improvement?