A nurse is working with the family of a client who has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to focus on when teaching the family about this disorder?
A) Anger management
B) Boundary setting
C) Medication therapy
D) Self-responsibility
Ans: B
Family members of clients with antisocial personality disorder usually need help in establishing boundaries. Because there is a long-term pattern of interaction in which family members feel responsible for the client's antisocial behavior, these patterns need to be interrupted. Anger management and self-responsibility are appropriate for the client, not the family. Medication therapy is usually not prescribed unless the client has another disorder.
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