Practice Question
A general goal for a patient with a Personality Disorder is:
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Correct Answer:
Demonstrate nondestructive ways to meet his/her needs.
Rationale:
🟡 A core issue in personality disorders is the use of maladaptive or destructive behaviors (e.g., manipulation, aggression, avoidance) to cope with emotional needs or interpersonal stress.
🟡 The general therapeutic goal is to help the patient develop healthier, more adaptive coping strategies that allow them to meet their needs without harming themselves or others.
🟡 This includes promoting emotional regulation, impulse control, and effective communication, which are often impaired in various types of personality disorders (e.g., borderline, antisocial, narcissistic).
🟡 Building insight into behavior, maintaining boundaries, and managing emotions are all part of achieving nondestructive expression and behavior modification.
🟡 The other options may be long-term aspirations, but learning safe and constructive behavior is foundational and more realistic as a general care goal.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Concept-Based Assessment Level Exam(s)
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