An adolescent client tells the nurse that she is going to fight recent charges of shoplifting since she was just taking what was rightfully hers. Which trait associated with personality disorders is the client exhibiting?
A) Lying
B) Narcissism
C) Projection
D) Manipulation
Answer: B
Clinical manifestations seen in individuals with personality disorders include narcissism, manipulation, and impulsiveness. The client who states that she was only taking what was rightfully hers is demonstrating narcissism, which is the belief that one is the "center of the universe" and therefore is entitled to certain things. Manipulation is controlling behavior to exploit others for personal gain. The client is not demonstrating manipulation. The client is not lying about whether or not the item was rightfully hers. The client is not projecting her behavior.
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