Asked by Matthew Landers on Jun 15, 2024

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A nurse plans the care for an individual diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which characteristic behaviors will the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A) Reclusive behavior
B) Callous attitude
C) Perfectionism
D) Aggression
E) Clinginess
F) Anxiety

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a disregard for other people, chronic antisocial behavior, and lack of remorse.

Callous Attitude

An insensitive and emotionally detached demeanor that shows a lack of empathy or concern for others.

Reclusive Behavior

A tendency to avoid social interactions and prefer solitude, often seen in various psychological conditions.

  • Determine suitable nursing interventions for addressing manipulative behaviors in patients afflicted with personality disorders.
  • Recognize the features and anticipated behaviors associated with different personality disorders.
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Jozhelyn MarinJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B, D
Explanation :
Individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorders characteristically demonstrate manipulative, exploitative, aggressive, callous, and guilt-instilling behaviors. Individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorders are more extroverted than reclusive, rarely show anxiety, and rarely demonstrate clinging or dependent behaviors. Individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorders are more likely to be impulsive than to be perfectionists.