Exam 13: Personality Disorders

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

A nurse in the emergency department tells an adult, "Your mother had a serious stroke." The adult tearfully says, "Who will take care of me now? My mother always told me what to do, what to wear, and what to eat. I need someone to reassure me when I get anxious." Which term best describes this behavior?

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

A patient tells a nurse, "I sometimes get into trouble because I make quick decisions and act on them." A therapeutic response would be:

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:

A nurse reports to the interdisciplinary team that a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder lies to other patients, verbally abuses a patient diagnosed with dementia, and flatters the primary nurse. This patient is detached and superficial during counseling sessions. Which behavior most clearly warrants limit setting?

The history shows that a newly admitted patient has impulsivity. The nurse would expect behavior characterized by:

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