Asked by Victoria Ronga on Jun 03, 2024
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The history shows that a newly admitted patient has impulsivity. The nurse would expect behavior characterized by:
A) adherence to a strict moral code.
B) manipulative, controlling strategies.
C) postponing gratification to an appropriate time.
D) little time elapsed between thought and action.
Impulsivity
The tendency to act spontaneously and without thoughtful consideration of the consequences.
- Identify characteristics and expected behaviors of various personality disorders.
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Vishnu BalamuralyJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The impulsive individual acts in haste without taking time to consider the consequences of the action. None of the other options describes impulsivity.
Learning Objectives
- Identify characteristics and expected behaviors of various personality disorders.
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