Which reaction to a compliment from another client should the nurse identify as a typical response from a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because individuals with avoidant personality disorder often have low self-esteem and fear rejection. Therefore, they may feel grateful for a compliment but still worry about potential future rejection and humiliation. A: Interpreting the compliment as a secret code used to increase personal power is more indicative of paranoid personality disorder. B: Feeling the compliment was well deserved shows a positive self-view, which is less common in avoidant personality disorder. D: Wondering what deep meaning and purpose are attached to the compliment suggests a more analytical or introspective response, rather than fear of rejection.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Tourette's disorder. In Tourette's disorder, clients exhibit involuntary motor and vocal tics, such as blinking and coughing. This is due to abnormal activity in the brain. Blinking and coughing in response to specific stimuli align with the characteristic symptoms of Tourette's. ODD (A) involves defiance and hostility, not tics. ASD (B) is characterized by social communication challenges, not tics. Conduct disorder (D) involves aggressive and antisocial behavior, not tics.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because reinforcing positive actions is a key aspect of behavior modification in children with disruptive behavior disorders. By positively reinforcing desired behaviors, the nurse can encourage their repetition and help shape the child's behavior towards more positive outcomes. Involving parents (choice A) is important but not specific to behavioral approach. Providing opportunities for learning appropriate interactions (choice C) is helpful but not the primary focus of behavior modification. Administering medications (choice D) is not a behavioral approach and should not be the first-line intervention for disruptive behavior disorders in children.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it directly relates to a common symptom of ADHD, which is difficulty staying seated. This behavior is often observed in children with ADHD due to impulsivity and hyperactivity. Choice B is incorrect as it does not provide specific evidence of ADHD symptoms. Choice C is unrelated to ADHD symptoms and may indicate conduct issues. Choice D, while related to behavior, does not directly support a suspicion of ADHD as it does not mention any characteristic symptoms.

Correct Answer: B

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