Personality disorder/ Somatic

What might you see with someone with personality disorder

anger

lack of guilt (impulsive)

irresponsible

risk taking

exabitionism

what are you going to see in a cluster A personality

weird eccentric personality

what drugs are used to treat cluster A

antipsychotic

what kind of personality disorders are in cluster A

Paranoid personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder

what are you going to see in a cluster B personality

erratic emotional impulsive dramatic

which personality disorders will be cluster b

Antisocial personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder

what are you going to see in a cluster C personaity

anxious fearful dependant

Which personality disorder is in cluster C

Avoidant personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
Obsessive personality disorder

a patient is emotionally unstable, impulsive, or self-harming, and needs help managing emotions what would this patient need

Dialectical behavior therapy

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following characteristics is most consistent with this diagnosis?

Has a persistent pattern of disregard for the rights of others

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates staff and violates unit rules. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Set clear, firm boundaries and enforce consistent consequences for behavior

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Paranoid Personality Disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect to observe?

Suspiciousness and distrust of others without sufficient basis

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when working with this client?

Maintain a calm, honest, and non-threatening communication style

A client is diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to support this client?

Respect the client’s need for social isolation and offer brief, non-intrusive interactions

A nurse is assessing a client with schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of this disorder?

Preference for solitary activities and emotional detachment

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors is most characteristic of this disorder?

Odd beliefs or magical thinking and social anxiety eccentric behavior

When caring for a client with schizotypal personality disorder, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

Develop self-care skills; improve community functioning; social skills training

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Which of the following findings is most characteristic of this disorder?

Intense fear of abandonment and unstable interpersonal relationships.

attention seeking

The nurse is caring for a client with borderline personality disorder who exhibits impulsive behavior and emotional outbursts. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

Set clear, consistent boundaries and reinforce coping skills during emotional crises

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder. Which behavior is most consistent with this diagnosis?

Displays dramatic, attention-seeking behaviors and rapidly shifting emotions

A client with histrionic personality disorder frequently seeks attention from staff and becomes upset when not the center of focus. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

Provide consistent, structured interactions and reinforce appropriate behavior

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors is most characteristic of this disorder?

Displays grandiosity, lacks empathy, and needs excessive admiration

A nurse is planning care for a client with narcissistic personality disorder. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Set firm limits and provide realistic feedback on behavior

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following findings is most characteristic of this disorder?

Social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and fear of rejection

A client with avoidant personality disorder is withdrawn and hesitant to participate in a therapeutic group. What is the nurse’s best response?

Gently acknowledge the client’s discomfort and offer one-on-one support

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors is most consistent with this diagnosis?

Constantly seeks advice and reassurance when making everyday decisions

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when caring for a client with dependent personality disorder?

Encourage the client to make decisions independently and set small, achievable goals

A client is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which of the following findings is most characteristic of this condition?

Recurrent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors to reduce anxiety

A nurse is caring for a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder who repeatedly checks the door lock. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

Encourage the client to gradually delay the ritual and discuss feelings of anxiety

what is Somatization

transference of mental experiences,
states into body symptoms

relief from emotional stress or anxiety that a person gets unconsciously by having a physical symptom.

Primary Gain

A nurse is caring for a client with conversion disorder who suddenly experiences paralysis in both legs after witnessing a traumatic event. The client appears calm and unconcerned about the symptoms. Which concept best explains this behavior?

C. Primary gain

A client with chronic back pain is observed receiving increased attention from family and avoids household responsibilities. Which concept is the nurse observing?

Secondary gain

what are some treatments for somatic disorders

SSRIs

antipsychotics

what is pseudocyesis

They think that they are pregnant but its all in their head