Foundations
This defines a person’s consistent pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What is personality?
This disorder is characterized by distrust and suspicion without evidence.
What is paranoid personality disorder?
This disorder is known for attention-seeking and seductive behavior.
What is histrionic personality disorder?
Fear of rejection leading to avoidance of relationships describes this disorder.
What is avoidant personality disorder?
With borderline personality disorder, the priority nursing diagnosis is this.
What is risk for self-harm?
This occurs when personality leads to maladaptive functioning and distress.
What is a personality disorder?
This disorder involves emotional detachment and lack of desire for relationships.
What is schizoid personality disorder?
This disorder is marked by instability, impulsivity, and fear of abandonment.
What is borderline personality disorder?
Clingy, submissive behavior and fear of separation define this disorder.
What is dependent personality disorder?
For antisocial personality disorder, nurses must set these.
What are firm, consistent limits?
Clients with personality disorders often believe their problems come from this source.
What is external factors/others?
Magical thinking and odd beliefs are hallmarks of this disorder.
What is schizotypal personality disorder?
Viewing people as all good or all bad is called this defense mechanism.
What is splitting?
Perfectionism and rigid control are hallmarks of this disorder.
What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
With schizoid personality disorder, the nurse should avoid doing this.
What is forcing socialization?
This must always be considered when assessing personality.
What is culture?
Believing others are talking about you when they are not is called this.
What are ideas of reference?
This disorder includes grandiosity and lack of empathy.
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
This disorder involves feeling inadequate and socially inhibited.
What is avoidant personality disorder?
With histrionic personality disorder, communication should always be this.
What is professional?
Two major areas impaired in personality disorders are self-identity and this.
What is self-direction?
This key difference separates schizotypal disorder from schizophrenia.
What is awareness of odd beliefs?
This disorder is characterized by disregard for others’ rights and lack of remorse.
What is antisocial personality disorder?
This disorder often sacrifices relationships for productivity and control.
What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
To prevent staff splitting in borderline personality disorder, staff must do this.
What is maintain consistent communication?