The history shows that a newly admitted patient is impulsive. The nurse would expect behavior characterized by:
a. adherence to a strict moral code.
b. manipulative, controlling strategies.
c. acting without thought on urges or desires.
d. postponing gratification to an appropriate time.
ANS: C
The impulsive individual acts in haste without taking time to consider the consequences of the action. None of the other options describes impulsivity.
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