Which nursing intervention has priority in the pla...

Nclex-Rn Practice Questions-Care Of The Psychiatric Client - Personality Disorders Part 1 Quiz

Which nursing intervention has priority in the plan of care for a client with antisocial personality disorder who shows defensive behaviors?

Help the client accept responsibility for his own decisions and behaviors

Work with the client to feel better about himself by taking care of basic needs.

Teach the client to identify the defense mechanisms used to cope with distress

Confront the client about the disregard of social rules and the feelings of others.

✔ Correct Answer:

Help the client accept responsibility for his own decisions and behaviors