During an Assessment Interview,a Client Diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder

question 16

Multiple Choice

During an assessment interview,a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder spits,curses,and refuses to answer questions.Which is the most appropriate nursing statement to address this behavior?

• A) "You are very disrespectful. You need to learn to control yourself."
• B) "I understand that you are angry, but this behavior will not be tolerated."
• C) "What behaviors could you modify to improve this situation?"
• D) "What anti-personality-disorder medications have helped you in the past?"

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Definitions:

Capillaries

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The main blood vessel supplying blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs that plays a key role in breathing by contracting and expanding the thoracic cavity.

Backflow

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