ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a behavioral contract with a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following client goals should the nurse include in the contract?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Decrease the number of verbal outbursts. For a client with antisocial personality disorder, managing impulsivity and aggression is crucial. Decreasing verbal outbursts helps improve social interactions and relationships. Using projection (
A) can exacerbate manipulative behavior. Increasing self-esteem (
B) may not address the core issues of the disorder. Using bargaining skills (
C) might reinforce manipulative tendencies rather than promoting genuine change in behavior.
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