Which adult client should a nurse identify as exhibiting the characteristics of a dependent personality disorder?
A. A physically healthy client who is dependent on meeting social needs by contact with 15 cats
B. A physically healthy client who has a history of depending on intense relationships to meet basic needs
C. A physically healthy client who lives with parents and relies on public transportation
D. A physically healthy client who is serious, inflexible, perfectionistic, and depends on rules to provide security
ANS: C
A physically healthy adult client who lives with parents and relies on public transportation exhibits signs of dependent personality disorder. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior.
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