Personality Disorders

Which statement is an example of catastrophizing?

• "I never get what I want."

• "No one ever listens to me."

• "If I fail this course, my life is over."

• "If I had not made him mad, he wouldn't have hit me."

A client with borderline personality disorder would have which clinical manifestation?

• Unlawful behavior

• Impulsivity

• Hallucinations

• Lethargy

When teaching a client with antisocial personality disorder, which approach would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?

• Direct

• Lecturing

• Challenging

• Negotiation

A client with a personality disorder is upset and calls the nurse a "stupid cow." Which is an effective initial response to this client's behavior?

• Demonstrate empathy by reaching out to touch the client.

• Discuss displacement of anger and set limits.

• Report the behavior to the provider to enforce consequences.

• Walk away from the client.

A client with antisocial personality disorder starts yelling insulting names at the nurse. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• "How would you feel if someone yelled at you like that?"

• "What's the matter with you? Don't you know any better?"

• "Yelling at others is unacceptable. You need to talk about what is upsetting you."

• "You're still having problems controlling your anger."

A client diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder is described by family members as what?

• Emotionless and a loner

• Dramatic and emotional

• Nervous and fearful

• Tired and sad