At 11 PM a Client Diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder Demands to Demands

question 17

Multiple Choice

At 11 p.m. a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder demands to phone a lawyer to file for a divorce. Unit rules state that no phone calls are permitted after 10 p.m. Which nursing response is most appropriate?

• A) "Go ahead and use the phone. I know this pending divorce is stressful."
• B) "You know better than to break the rules. I'm surprised at you."
• C) "It is after the 10 p.m. phone curfew. You will be able to call tomorrow."
• D) "A divorce shouldn't be considered until you have had a good night's sleep."

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Definitions:

Conformity

The adjustment of one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others, typically as a response to real or imagined group pressure.

Higher Authority

An entity or individual occupying a higher position or rank, often referred to in the context of obeying commands or directives from someone with greater power or jurisdiction.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, often studied in psychology to understand the extent and limits of control over human behavior.

Normative Social Pressure

The influence of other people that leads an individual to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.