1. A nurse manager is discussing the care of a client who has a
personality disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
C. “I should practice limit‐setting to help prevent client
manipulation.”
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder.
Which of the following statements is expected from a client who has
this type of personality disorder?
A. “I’m scared that you’re going to leave me.” Clients who have
avoidant personality disorder often have a fear of abandonment.
this type of statement is expected.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
the client says, “The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! Youare
the meanest nurse ever!” the nurse should recognize the client’s
statement as an example of which of the following defense
mechanisms?
B. splitting occurs when a person is unable to see both positive and
negative qualities at the same time. The client who has borderline
personality disorder tends to see a person as all bad one time and all
good another time.
4. A nurse is assisting with a court‐ordered evaluation of a client who
has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings
should the nurseexpect? (select all that apply.)
C. attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings.
exploitation and manipulation of others is an expected finding of
antisocial personality disorder
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