Which nursing intervention is most likely to result in heightened self-awareness for a patient diagnosed with a personality disorder in the dramatic-erratic cluster?
a. Setting firm limits on behavior
b. Providing clear expectations for acceptable behavior
c. Using confrontational approaches to reduce self-mutilation
d. Encouraging the patient to keep a daily journal to be shared with the nurse
Question 2A kindergartener is disruptive to the class
This child is unable to sit for expected lengths of time, inattentive to the teacher, and aggressive toward others, bursting out talking while the teacher is talking. Other children shun this child. The nurse plans interventions designed to:
a. provide inpatient treatment for the child.
b. reduce loneliness and increase self-esteem.
c. improve language and communication skills.
d. promote individuation and integration of self-concept.
Question 3Which indicator of disordered communication is the nurse most likely to assess in a patient having a manic episode?
a. Loose associations
b. Flight of ideas
c. Echolalia
d. Mutism
Question 4The history of an individual diagnosed with borderline personality disorder often includes
a. the loss of a parent at an early age.
b. a family history of bipolar disorder.
c. a dysfunctional, abusive childhood.
d. an overindulged childhood with few limits.
Question 5Which topics should be included by the nurse preparing psychoeducational groups for patients with MDD and their families? Select all that apply.
a. Flight of ideas
b. Changes in weight and sleep
c. Feelings of importance or elation
d. Psychomotor retardation or agitation
e. Inability to concentrate or make decisions
Question 6Which behavior indicates that the treatment plan for a child diagnosed with autistic disorder has been effective? The child
a. plays with one toy for 30 minutes.
b. repeats words spoken by a parent.
c. holds the parent's hand while walking.
d. spins around and claps hands while walking.
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