Which Client Situation Should a Nurse Identify as Reflective of the Impulsive

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which client situation should a nurse identify as reflective of the impulsive behavior that is commonly associated with borderline personality disorder?

• A) As the day shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm and whispers, "The night nurse is evil. You have to stay."
• B) As the day shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm and states, "I will be up all night if you don't stay with me."
• C) As the day shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm, yelling, "Please don't go! I can't sleep without you being here."
• D) As the day shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly shows the nurse a bloody arm and states, "I cut myself because you are leaving me."

Understand the importance of general laws of learning and personal adaptations in the context of behaviorism.

Understand the various forms of departmentalization within an organization.

Recognize the significance and structure of organizational charts.

Identify and differentiate between leadership styles and their impacts.

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Definitions:

Actual Culture

The real, observed practices, rituals, and norms within a society or organization, as opposed to idealized or aspirational representations.

Informal Network

An unofficial, interpersonal web of relationships and connections within an organization or community that facilitates communication and information exchange outside formal channels.

Grapevine

Informal communication network within an organization, known for spreading rumors and unofficial information rapidly.

Text Messaging

The act of sending short, digital messages between mobile devices over a network.