Marnie is a 16-year-old patient with bipolar disorder. She is manic right now and is in the hallway naked, making sexual requests of the staff and other patients. What is your best course of action?

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Marnie is a 16-year-old patient with bipolar disorder. She is manic right now and is in the hallway naked, making sexual requests of the staff and other patients. What is your best course of action?

A. Quietly approach her, escort her to her room, and assist her in getting dressed. B. Quietly approach her, escort her to her room, and explain to her the inappropriateness of her actions. C. Approach her, confront her behavior as it is happening, and escort her to her room. D. Confront her behavior in the hall, apologize to the other patients, and escort her to her room.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

You have been consistently caring for a patient who is suicidal who now tells you, 'Nurse, I finally have it all figured out. It's going to be just fine.' Your best response to this patient is:

A. I'm so glad to hear that! B. What a relief for you! C. I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Tell me more. D. You are not depressed anymore then.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

Patients with antisocial personality disorder:

A. Generally must have immediate gratification. B. Display a great deal of responsibility toward others. C. Display a great deal of anxiety. D. Have obsessive thoughts when in a social situation.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

Nancy has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following is a goal of treatment for Nancy?

A. Comply with her medication regimen. B. Participate in long-term therapy. C. Become a group facilitator. D. Eliminate her anxiety.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following statements best describes schizotypal personality disorder?

A. A pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits with reduced capacity for close relationships. B. Disregard and violation of the rights of others. C. A pattern of preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism. D. Pervasive submissive and clinging behavior.

Correct Answer: A

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

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