A psychiatric technician remarks to the nurse, "That patient with dependent personality disorder is so clingy!" The response by the nurse that will be helpful to the technician is:
a. "I think everyone feels that way. It's difficult to have someone clinging."
b. "Patients with personality disorders have little regard for the rights of others."
c. "The patient fears having to function independently without direction from someone else."
d. "The patient is so preoccupied with perfection and structure that she's afraid to do anything at all."
ANS: C
Patients with dependent personality disorder have an all-encompassing need to be taken care of. This need causes submissive, clinging behaviors. By helping the technician understand that the patient's behavior is need-based rather than purposely annoying, the technician will be better able to respond with empathy and care. Validating the remark shows neither ac-ceptance nor empathy for the patient. The remaining options do not provide accurate learning for the technician.
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