Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the caregiver of a client who has dependent personality disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Encouraging assertiveness promotes independence in clients with dependent personality disorder. Limiting interactions or assuming decisions reinforces dependency, and no-harm contracts are irrelevant unless safety is a concern.