When a Patient Diagnosed with a Personality Disorder Uses Manipulation

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a patient diagnosed with a personality disorder uses manipulation to get needs met, the staff applies limit-setting interventions. What is the correct rationale for this action?

• A) It provides an outlet for feelings of anger and frustration.
• B) It respects the patient's wishes, so assertiveness will develop.
• C) External controls are necessary due to failure of internal control.
• D) Anxiety is reduced when staff assumes responsibility for the patient's behavior.

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Definitions:

Lordosis

A curvature of the spine, typically inward at the lower back, which can be a normal posture or indicative of spine conditions when excessive.

Posture Shift

A change in the positioning or alignment of the body, which can indicate discomfort, readiness to act, or a reaction to external stimuli.

Enlarging Fetus

Refers to the growth and development of a fetus inside the uterus over the course of a pregnancy.

Scoliosis

A medical condition characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine, which can impact posture and movement.