A nurse determines desired outcomes for a patient diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Select the best outcome. The patient will:
a. adhere willingly to unit norms.
b. report decreased incidence of self-mutilative thoughts.
c. demonstrate fewer attempts at splitting or manipulating staff.
d. demonstrate ability to introduce self to a stranger in a social situation.
ANS: D
Schizotypal individuals have poor social skills. Social situations are uncomfortable for them. It is desirable for the individual to develop the ability to meet and socialize with others. Individuals with schizotypal PD usually have no issues with adherence to unit norms, nor are they self-mutilative or manipulative.
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