What Is the Priority Intervention for a Nurse Beginning a Therapeutic

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the priority intervention for a nurse beginning a therapeutic relationship with a patient diagnosed with a schizotypal personality disorder?

• A) Respect the patient's need for periods of social isolation.
• B) Prevent the patient from violating the nurse's rights.
• C) Engage the patient in many community activities.
• D) Teach the patient how to match clothing.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to attribute others' actions to their personalities or character traits, while underestimating the influence of situational factors.

Internal Beliefs

Personal convictions or acceptances that something is true or exists, often guiding behavior and thought processes.

Group

A collective of individuals who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively experience a feeling of unity or identity.

Environment

The sum total of all external conditions and influences that affect the life, nature, behavior, and growth of an organism or organization.