Which client symptoms should lead a nurse to suspect a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
A. The client experiences unwanted, intrusive, and persistent thoughts.
B. The client experiences unwanted, repetitive behavior patterns.
C. The client experiences inflexibility and lack of spontaneity when dealing with others.
D. The client experiences obsessive thoughts that are externally imposed.
C
The nurse should suspect a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder when a client experiences inflexibility and lack of spontaneity. Individuals diagnosed with this disorder are very serious and formal and have difficulty expressing emotions. They are perfectionistic and preoccupied with rules.
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What is the correct term for the nurse's role in this situation? A) Member of a political action committee (PAC) B) Lobbyist C) Campaign donor D) Political strategist
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Which activity would indicate that this child is struggling at this stage? A) The child wants the same toy to sleep with during naptime and bedtime. B) The child does not cooperate with some of the treatments. C) The child cries when the parents leave the unit. D) The child merely watches as the other children pretend-play.
Which statement by the nurse indicates an adequate understanding of violence in the health care setting?
a. "Violence is a new problem.". b. "Violence can occur anytime and any-where.". c. "Violence is a problem in the acute care setting.". d. "Violence occurs mostly in mental health settings.".
To live and function, cells need:
a. Carbon dioxide and blood b. Food, water, and oxygen c. Genes and oxygen d. Genes and blood