Which Nursing Intervention Is Most Likely to Result in Heightened

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention is most likely to result in heightened self-awareness for a patient diagnosed with a personality disorder in the dramatic-erratic cluster?

• A) Setting firm limits on behavior
• B) Providing clear expectations for acceptable behavior
• C) Using confrontational approaches to reduce self-mutilation
• D) Encouraging the patient to keep a daily journal to be shared with the nurse

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Definitions:

Emotional Expression

the verbal and nonverbal communication of feelings, including facial expressions, body language, and verbalizations.

Matching Task

A cognitive task that requires participants to associate two or more items according to specific criteria.

Startle Reflex

A sudden, automatic muscle reaction to a sudden, unexpected stimulus, such as a loud noise.

Childhood Maltreatment

Adverse experiences during childhood, including abuse and neglect, which can have long-term psychological and physical effects.