A nurse is assessing a client who is reported to have a difficult temperament. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply
A) Aggression
B) Inattention
C) Hypoactivity
D) Impulsivity
E) Talkativeness
Ans: A, B, D
According to psychosocial theories, a difficult temperament is characterized by withdrawal from stimuli, low adaptability, and intense emotional reactions. Four key behaviors are present in a person with a difficult temperament: aggression, inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Talkativeness would not apply.
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