ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2019

A nurse manager is discussing the care of a client who has a personality disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “I can promote my client’s sense of control by establishing a schedule.” b. “I should encourage clients who have a schizoid personality disorder to increase socialization.” c. “I should practice limit-setting to help prevent client manipulation.” d. “I should implement assertiveness training with clients who have antisocial personality disorder.” 2.) A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following statements is expected from a client who has this type of personality disorder? a. “I’m scared that you’re going to leave me.” b. “I’ll go to group therapy if you’ll let me smoke.” c. “I need to feel that everyone admires me.” d. “I sometimes feel better if I cut myself.” 3.) A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client says, “The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the meanest nurse ever!” The nurse should recognize the client’s statement as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms? a. Regression. b. Splitting. c. Undoing. d. Identification.