A client tells the nurse that he is planning to hire a private detective to follow his wife, who he
believes is having an extramarital affair.
The nurse assesses him to be suspicious; the client looks
behind the door to be sure no one is eavesdropping and asks the nurse what she did with his medical
record after he left. The behaviors manifested by the client can be assessed as being most consistent
with the clinical picture of
a. antisocial personality disorder.
b. schizoid personality disorder.
c. paranoid personality disorder.
d. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
C
DSM-IV-TR criteria for paranoid personality disorder include suspiciousness, lack of trust in others,
fear of confiding in others, fear that personal information will be used against the individual, holding
grudges, and interpreting remarks as being demeaning or threatening. Option A: The client with
antisocial personality disorder is aggressive, manipulative, and exploitative. Option B: The client
with schizoid personality disorder is avoidant and reclusive. Option D: The client with
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a perfectionist and is rigid and preoccupied with details
and control issues.
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A. Allows women informed decision making B. Decreased pregnancy-related maternal death C. Improved pregnancy outcomes D. Increased cost associated with more frequent visits E. Increased early identification of abnormal findings
The implementation team is discussing the test environment. What should be kept in mind when planning this environment?
A) The findings of the system test always indicate how well the system will perform in the live environment. B) The test environment is not exactly the same as the live environment because the live environment is much larger and more complex. C) The test environment is unnecessary with the progress made in technology. D) The test environment is done for training purposes.
At a 2-month well-child visit, it is discovered that Johnnie's testicles are still not descended. This can lead to what problem in adulthood?
A) Prostatitis B) Hydrocele C) Testicular cancer D) Testicular torsion
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