The most challenging nursing intervention with clients with personality disorders who use
manipulation for getting needs met is
a. supporting behavioral change.
b. using aversive therapy.
c. maintaining consistent limits.
d. monitoring suicide attempts.
C
Maintaining consistent limits is by far the most difficult intervention because of the client's superior
skills at manipulation. Options A and D: Supporting behavioral change and monitoring client safety
are less difficult tasks. Option B: Aversive therapy would probably not be part of the care plan
because positive reinforcement strategies for acceptable behavior seem to be more effective than
aversive techniques.
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a. to act as a change agent b. to perform health care activities c. to be a guide d. to use various complementary or alternative therapies
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A) His ability to take control of his own decisions B) His ability to accept his own limitations C) His caring relationship with members of his family D) His knowledge of when to continue or stop with goal achievement