Psychotic Disorders no. 4019

Psychotic Disorders no. 4019

QUESTION: A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. The nurse expects the assessment to reveal:

✓O a.) unpredictable behavior and intense interpersonal relationships.
✘O b.) inability to function as a responsible parent.
✘O c.) somatic symptoms.
✘O d.) coldness, detachment, and lack of tender feelings.

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: A client with borderline personality disorder displays a pervasive pattern of unpredictable behavior, mood, and self-image. Interpersonal relationships may be intense and unstable, and behavior may be inappropriate and impulsive. Although the client's impaired ability to form relationships may affect parenting skills, inability to function as a responsible parent is more typical of antisocial personality disorder. Somatic symptoms characterize avoidant personality disorder. Coldness, detachment, and lack of tender feelings typify schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Assessment
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Comprehension