Consider these comments made to three different nurses by a…
Consider these comments made to three different nurses by a patient diagnosed with an antisocial personality disorder: “You’re a better nurse than the day shift nurse said you were”; “Another nurse said you don’t do your job right”; “You think you’re perfect, but I’ve seen you make three mistakes.” Collectively, these interactions can be assessed as:
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After being treated in the treatment room for self-inflicted lacerations to wrists and arms, a client with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention takes priority?
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