A client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is admitted to the forensic unit. Characteristic
behaviors for which the nurse should be alert include (more than one answer may be correct)
A. aggression.
B. callous attitude.
C. reclusive behavior.
D. anxiety.
E. clinginess.
F. perfectionism.
A, B
Rationale: The antisocial individual characteristically demonstrates manipulative, exploitative,
aggressive, callous, and guilt-instilling behaviors. Option C: Antisocial individuals are more
extroverted than reclusive. Option D: Antisocial individuals rarely show anxiety. Option E:
Antisocial individuals rarely demonstrate clinging or dependent behaviors. Option F: Antisocial
individuals are more impulsive than perfectionist.
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A nurse has just completed a medication history on a newly admitted patient. In order to complete medication reconciliation for this patient the nurse will
A) determine the best pharmacy for the patient to buy his medications. B) compare the medications ordered by the health care provider with the list of medications obtained from the patient and communicate discrepancies to the health care provider. C) Provide instructions pertaining to each medication the patient is currently taking and then add the medications ordered during the hospitalization. D) explain to the patient the pharmacokinetics of each drug he will be taking in the hospital.
The nurse interprets which of the following as evidence that a client is in the taking-in phase?
A) Client states, "He has my eyes and nose." B) Client shows interest in caring for the newborn. C) Client performs self-care independently. D) Client confidently cares for the newborn.
During a widows and widowers' support group 18 months after the death of her husband, an elderly woman stated, "I still miss my husband, but for the first time since my husband died, I'm going to take a vacation with my church group"
This statement suggests that this widow has done which of the following? a. not completed her "grief work" successfully b. not completed the initial shock/disbelief stage c. reached the recovery stage of grief d. completed the reality stage of bereavement
During a health history, the nurse is concerned that a client with depression is at risk for suicide. Which assessment findings support this concern?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. States that "suicide is always an option" 2. Describes a previous unsuccessful attempt at suicide by aspirin overdose 3. States that the prescribed medication is not working and that feelings of depression are worse 4. Requests prescriptions for pain medication and a sleeping aid 5. Expresses interest in meeting with friends more often