A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about personality disorders. Which of the following information should be included?

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A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about personality disorders. Which of the following information should be included?

A. Personality disorders often manifest from childhood emotional trauma. B. Clients of higher socioeconomic status are less likely to be diagnosed with personality disorders. C. Personality disorders are often seen in children under the age of 10. D. Strict parental guidelines contribute to the development of personality disorders.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a recent increase in stressors. Which of the following concepts should the nurse use to develop necessary context to both understand and deliver nursing care for this client?

A. Good vs. bad B. Justified vs. unjustified C. Adaptive vs. maladaptive D. Right vs. wrong

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing information to a client about risk factors for developing an anxiety-related disorder. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing an anxiety-related disorder?

A. A client who has a family history of cancer and is recently unemployed. B. A client who had multiple adverse childhood experiences and whose parents both have a history of anxiety disorder. C. A client who did not graduate from high school or complete their general education development (GED) test. D. A client who has a family history of anxiety disorders and several positive childhood experiences (PCES).

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse at a primary care clinic is assessing a client for manifestations of depression. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression?

A. When I went to my provider, they told me I have high blood pressure.' B. Lately, I feel like I am more alert than usual and can focus better.' C. I can't sit still. I feel like I need to be doing things around the house.' D. I can't get my mind to stop racing at night. I'm only sleeping a couple of hours.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

How does a psychiatric nurse best implement the ethical principle of autonomy?

A. By intervening when a self-mutilating patient attempts to harm self. B. Staying with a patient who is demonstrating a high level of anxiety. C. Suggesting that two patients who are fighting be restricted to the unit. D. Exploring alternative options with a patient, regarding medications.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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