1.What are the primary psychosocial predisposing factors to avoidant personality disorder? There is no clear cause; contributing factors are most likely a combination of biological, genetic, and psychosocial influences (childhood trauma or neglect). 2.How should a nurse care for the self-inflicted wounds of a patient with borderline personality disorder? Do not give positive reinforcement to this behavior by offering sympathy or additional attention. Lack of attention to the maladaptive beha...

RN Mental Health Practice B ATI 1. A nurse is caring for a client whose child has a terminal illness. The client requests information about how to deal with the upcoming loss. Which of the following statements should the nurse make a. "It is not uncommon to feel angry toward yourself or others Reason: Feelings of blame and anger towards oneself or others are an expected reaction when a client is experiencing a loss. 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for...