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Question 1

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paranoid PD nsg interventions

Answer 1

• Need to use therapeutic communication technique such as acceptance, confrontation, and reflection, etc.
• Clear and straightforward explanations – being too friendly or joyful may be interpreted as being suspicious.
• gently confront through ‘reality checks’ the use of unhealthy defence mechanisms.
• Setting clear boundaries when threatening behaviours are present

Question 2

schizoid PD interventions

Answer 2

• Do not encourage social interactions; instead work on discussing topics related to anxiety and coping.
• Realistic outcomes may be as simple as increasing the patient’s satisfaction with solitary activities
• Milieu therapy: Protect the patient against being ridiculed/intimidated

Question 3

schizotypical PD interventions

Answer 3

• Respect and be aware that bizarre beliefs / associations with cults/groups may be an integral part of a person’s life

Question 4

BPD interventions

Answer 4

• important to clearly state the day, time, duration of each contact with the client and remain consistent in those expectations.
• When setting limits (behavioural plan), discuss their purpose for the therapeutic relationship.
• Five sense exercise – find new ways to create feelings of comfort.
• Breathing exercise .
• Enhance regular sleep-wake cycles
• Moderate exercise (3-4 hours before sleep).

Question 5

histronic PD interventions

Answer 5

interventions
- Help develop a sense of self without validation of others
- Seductive behaviours are linked to distress
- Use clear, descriptive and concrete explanations rather than abstract language.

Question 6

narcasistic PD interventions

Answer 6

nsg interventions
- Remain neutral and recognize low self-esteem and fear of shame in persons with narcissistic personality disorders
- Set realistic expectations and support the patient through healthy processing of criticisms or failures

Question 7

antisocial PD interventions

Answer 7

• Milieu interventions (providing a structured environment with rules that are consistently applied).
• Establish clear boundaries during the development phase of the therapeutic relationship.
• persons with Antisocial Personality Disorders are typically involuntarily admitted to inpatient units (forensic and correctional settings) – priority is the safety of the staff and other patients

Question 8

avoidant PD interventions

Answer 8

• Reassurance, acceptance and assertiveness
• Refrain from pushing persons with avoidant personality disorders in fear provoking social environments (severe anxiety)
• Focus on refraining negative criticism.
• Explore previous achievements of success.

Question 9

dependant PD interventions

Answer 9

• Support these individuals to make their own decisions - autonomy
• Help with coping mechanisms targeting anxiety
• Beware of counter-transference linked to the numerous demands /crisis management needs of persons with dependant personality
  disorder

Question 10

OCPD interventions

Answer 10

• Support patients with obsessive compulsive personality disorder with changes and transitions to maintain control
• Provide structure in the milieu – leaving enough time for persons to complete the actions they need to complete
• Help change perfectionist coping mechanisms for more effective coping techniques