Your male patient tells you that he has women "throwing themselves" at him everywhere he goes. From this statement, what is the most likely personality disorder he is exhibiting?
A.
Borderline
B.
Narcissistic
C.
Paranoid
D.
Antisocial
ANS: B
Narcissistic personality is associated with a constant need for attention, exaggerated sense of self-importance, and fantasies of ongoing success.
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a. increased estrogen. b. increased progesterone. c. decreased human placental lactogen. d. decreased melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
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a. Invalid and true b. Valid and true c. Valid and untrue d. Invalid and untrue
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A) A client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) B) A client with diagnoses of osteoarthritis and failure to thrive C) A client with a diagnosis of foot cellulitis secondary to diabetic neuropathy D) A client with chronic anemia receiving transfusions of packed red blood cells
The nurse notes an elevated irregular darkened area of excess scar tissue on a client. Which term should the nurse use to document the finding?
A. Keloid. B. Ulcer. C. Fissure. D. Scar.