ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024 ( 55 Questions)
.A nurse is collecting data from a client who has antisocial personality disorder.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) .
A rationale: Preoccupation with details is more commonly associated with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, not antisocial personality disorder.
B rationale: Manipulative behaviors are a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often manipulate others for personal gain.
C rationale: Splitting, or viewing others as all good or all bad, is a defense mechanism often used by individuals with antisocial personality disorder.
D rationale: Impulsiveness is a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often act without considering the consequences.
E rationale: Lack of empathy is a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often have difficulty understanding or sharing the feelings of others.
Choice A rationale:
Preoccupation with details is more commonly associated with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, not antisocial personality disorder.
Choice B rationale:
Manipulative behaviors are a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often manipulate others for personal gain.
Choice C rationale:
Splitting, or viewing others as all good or all bad, is a defense mechanism often used by individuals with antisocial personality disorder.
Choice D rationale:
Impulsiveness is a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often act without considering the consequences.
Choice E rationale:
Lack of empathy is a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often have difficulty understanding or sharing the feelings of others.