Consider These Comments Made to Three Different Nurses by a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

Consider these comments made to three different nurses by a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder: "You're a better nurse than the day shift nurse said you were"; "Another nurse said you don't do your job right"; "You think you're perfect, but I've seen you make three mistakes." Collectively, these interactions can be assessed as:

• A) seductive.
• B) detached.
• C) manipulative.
• D) guilt producing.

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