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ATI nsg 133 Mental Health Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been brought to the inpatient mental health unit by law enforcement officers after becoming aggressive in a local bar. The nurse should identify that this finding is consistent with which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Antisocial personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by a pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Individuals with antisocial personality disorder often display aggressive and impulsive behavior, have a history of legal problems, and may engage in behaviors that harm others without remorse. In this scenario, the client's aggressive behavior in the bar and subsequent involvement with law enforcement officers align with the key features of antisocial personality disorder.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically align with the aggressive and impulsive behavior displayed by the client in the scenario. Narcissistic personality disorder (
A) is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy, but not necessarily aggressive behavior. Borderline personality disorder (
C) is characterized by unstable moods, relationships, and self-image, which do not directly correlate with the client's behavior. Histrionic personality disorder (
D) is characterized by attention-seeking behavior
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