A nurse is caring for a young adult in the mental health clinic. The client tells the nurse that he was physically neglected as a child. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of which of the following?
A) Major depression
B) Schizophrenia
C) Narcissistic personality disorder
D) Panic disorder
Ans: A
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