The client with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder will MOST likely have which of the following nursing diagnoses?
a. Violence, Risk for, Self-directed
b. Violence, Risk for, Other-directed
c. Fear
d. Hopelessness
B
A person diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder would most likely be diagnosed as being a risk for violence directed at others. Individuals with this disorder display a persistent disregard for the rights and well-being of others. Although violence against others is common among people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, it is not a necessary trait for the diagnosis to be made.
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When a patient has not been compliant with instructions, an examiner should:
a. ask someone else to repeat the instruc-tions. b. explain that compliance is important. c. look for the reason behind the noncom-pliance. d. reprimand the patient for wasting your time.
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A) "Have you had any thoughts of suicide in the past 24 hours?" B) "Do you have a family history of depression?" C) "Have you been taking your medications consistently?" D) "What do you think has contributed to your depression in the past?"