Since Admission, a Patient Diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder Has

question 21

Multiple Choice

Since admission, a patient diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder has been highly manipulative and constantly tests staff.Now, the patient insists on watching a late movie instead of complying with the bedtime.Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "It's a unit rule that bedtime is at 10 P.M."
• B) "I will not allow you to manipulate me again."
• C) "If you ask again, tomorrow's bedtime will be 9 P.M."
• D) "I understand your sleep problems and can allow it just this once."

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