For Which Behavior(s)would Limit Setting Be Most Essential

question 20

Multiple Choice

For which behavior(s) would limit setting be most essential?

• A) A patient clings to the nurse and asks for advice about inconsequential matters.
• B) A woman is flirtatious and provocative toward staff members of the opposite sex.
• C) An elderly man displays hypervigilance and refuses to attend unit activities.
• D) A young woman urges a suspicious patient to hit anyone who stares at him.

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Definitions:

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, relationships, and self-image, often resulting in impulsive actions and problems in personal relationships.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others.

Cruelty to Animals

Involves actions or neglect that cause unnecessary harm, suffering, or distress to animals.