Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has been diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Inform the client that seductive behavior is an indication of distress.
Rationale:
🔷Clients with histrionic personality disorder often display dramatic, attention-seeking, and seductive behaviors as a maladaptive way of coping with emotional distress.
🔷The nurse should help the client recognize these behaviors as signals of underlying stress rather than reinforcing them.
🔷By labeling seductive actions as signs of distress, the nurse promotes insight and encourages the client to express feelings more appropriately.
🔷Teaching should focus on developing healthier coping strategies and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
🔷This approach fosters self-awareness and reduces reliance on maladaptive attention-seeking behaviors.
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This question is from RN Mental Health 2023 B which contains 65 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4