The nurse is caring for a client with paranoid personality disorder.
Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe?
The nurse is caring for a client with paranoid personality disorder.
Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe?
A. magical thinking and odd beliefs
[20%]
B. restricted range of emotional expression
[8%]
C. preoccupation with unjustified doubts
[67%]
D. extroversion and flamboyancy
[5%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Mental Health
Lesson
Mental Health
Client Need
Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Mental Health Concepts
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice C is correct. This is characteristic of paranoid personality disorder, which is marked by pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others. Individuals may suspect others are exploiting or deceiving them without a sufficient basis, and often doubt the loyalty of friends or associates. They may approach others with hostility and have difficulty maintaining intimate relationships.
Choice A is incorrect. This is more typical of schizotypal personality disorder, not paranoid personality disorder. Schizotypal personality disorder features atypical thought patterns, such as ideas of reference or viewing oneself with a sense of grandeur.
Choice B is incorrect. This finding is more commonly associated with schizoid personality disorder, where individuals display emotional coldness and detachment from social relationships.
Choice D is incorrect. This finding is more commonly associated with histrionic personality disorder. Classic characteristics of this population include extroversion, flamboyancy, and colorful personalities.
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