The nurse is observing a client with a paranoid personality disorder interact with the client's partner. Which observation is consistent with this client's diagnosis?
1. Has a loving relationship
2. Appears concerned for the partner
3. Makes plans with the partner
4. Accuses the partner of duplicity
Answer: 4
1. The client with a paranoid personality does not form loving relationships.
2. A client who is paranoid is not capable of concern for another.
3. A paranoid client would not consider making plans and interacting with a partner.
4. The paranoid client would accuse the partner of some sort of conspiracy because of the inability to trust others.
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