Barbara is a new patient on your floor who is being assessed for several disorders, including suicide potential. You learn she attempts suicide every 6 to 12 months because she cannot tolerate living alone
She is unable to see two sides of a situation or an individual; they are either all good or all bad. You consider which of the following as a potential diagnosis for Barbara?
A.
Borderline personality disorder
B.
Multiple personality disorder
C.
Narcissistic personality disorder
D.
Antisocial personality disorder
ANS: A
Borderline personality disorder is associated with intense and chaotic relationships as well as self-destructive, impulsive, and dramatic coping.
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1. Bowel Incontinence 2. Constipation 3. Diarrhea 4. Disturbed Body Image
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A) Well coordinated B) Poor in quality C) Rapidly occurring D) Erratic
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