NURS 206- exam 2 Questions with Complete Solutions

A physical therapist recently convicted of multiple counts of Medicare fraud says to a nurse, "Sure I overbilled. Why not? Everyone takes advantage of the government. They have so many rules; no one can follow them." These statements show: a) shame. b) suspiciousness. c) superficial remorse. d) lack of guilt feelings. Correct Answer-d) lack of guilt feelings Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with an antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates others? a) Refer the patient's requests and questions related to care to the case manager. b) Encourage the patient to discuss his or her feelings of fear and inferiority. c) Provide negative reinforcement for acting-out behavior. d) Ignore, rather than confront, inappropriate behavior. Correct Answer-a) Refer the patient's requests and questions related to care to the case manager A nurse plans the care for an individual diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which characteristic behaviors will the nurse expect? Select all that apply.