A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client says, "The

nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the meanest nurse ever!" The nurse

should recognize the client's statement as an example of which of the following defense

mechanisms?

A. Regression

B. Splitting

C. Undoing

D. Identification

A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial personality

disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)

A. Demonstrates extreme anxiety when placed in a social situation

B. Has difficulty making even simple decisions

C. Attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings

D. Becomes agitated if his personal area is not neat and orderly

E. Blames others for his past and current problems

A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality disorders. Which of the

following personality characteristics associated with all of the personality disorders should

the charge nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)

A. Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group

B. Belief in the ability to become invisible during times of stress

C. Display of defense mechanisms when routines are changed

D. Claiming to be more important than other persons

E. Difficulty understanding why it is inappropriate to have a personal relationship with staff

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