Practice Question
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)
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Correct Answer:
Lack of empathy
Rationale:
🔴Lack of empathy
🔹 Clients often show a complete disregard for the emotions and rights of others, even when harm is caused.
🔹 They may be cold, indifferent, or emotionally detached, lacking remorse for their actions.
🔹 This trait severely impairs interpersonal relationships, as genuine concern is absent.
🔹 Victims of their behavior often feel violated or betrayed without receiving any apology or acknowledgment.
🔴Manipulative behaviors
🔹 These individuals use deceit and control tactics to influence others for personal gain.
🔹 They may appear charming or persuasive, but their motives are typically self-serving.
🔹 Tactics may include lying, gaslighting, guilt-tripping, or blame-shifting to achieve outcomes.
🔹 Their manipulation often leads to broken trust, repeated conflicts, and legal or social consequences.
🔴Impulsiveness
🔹 Clients may engage in sudden risky behavior without thinking about future consequences.
🔹 This includes violence, substance abuse, illegal acts, or risky sexual behavior.
🔹 Their low frustration tolerance often results in aggressive outbursts or poor decision-making.
🔹 This impulsivity contributes to instability in relationships, employment, and legal issues.
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This question is from ATI PN Mental Health~2023 Version which contains 50 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 5