Exam 24: Personality Disorders

When a patient diagnosed with a personality disorder uses manipulation to get needs met,the staff applies limit-setting interventions.What is the correct rationale for this action?

A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has self-inflicted wrist lacerations.The health care provider prescribes daily dressing changes.The nurse performing this care should:

For which patients diagnosed with personality disorders would a family history of similar problems be most likely? Select all that apply.

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder who has made threats against staff,ripped art off the walls,and thrown objects?

Which intervention is appropriate for an individual diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates others?

For which behavior would limit setting be most essential? The patient who:

A nursing diagnosis appropriate to consider for a patient diagnosed with any of the personality disorders is:

Which statement made by a patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder indicates the treatment plan is effective?

A new psychiatric technician says,"Schizophrenia…schizotypal! What's the difference?" The nurse's response should include which information?

What is the most challenging nursing intervention with patients diagnosed with personality disorders who use manipulation?

A nurse reports to the treatment team that a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder has displayed the behaviors below.This patient is detached and superficial during counseling sessions.Which behavior by the patient most clearly warrants limit setting?

A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder self-inflicted wrist lacerations after gaining new privileges on the unit.In this case,the self-mutilation may have been due to:

What is the priority intervention for a nurse beginning to work with a patient diagnosed with a schizotypal personality disorder?

The nurse caring for an individual demonstrating symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder would expect assessment findings to include:

A patient's spouse filed charges after repeatedly being battered.The patient sarcastically says,"I'm sorry for what I did.I need psychiatric help." Which statement by the patient supports an antisocial personality disorder?

Which characteristic of personality disorders makes it most necessary for staff to schedule frequent team meetings in order to address the patient's needs and maintain a therapeutic milieu?

A nurse plans care for an individual diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.Which characteristic behaviors will the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

What is an appropriate initial outcome for a patient diagnosed with a personality disorder who frequently manipulates others? The patient will:

Consider this comment to three different nurses by a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder,"Another nurse said you don't do your job right." Collectively,these interactions can be assessed as:

As a nurse prepares to administer medication to a patient diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder,the patient says,"Just leave it on the table.I'll take it when I finish combing my hair." What is the nurse's best response?