The nurse is reviewing the nature of personality disorders with a client. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "The disorder started when I was 5."
2. "The disorder does not interfere with functioning."
3. "My symptoms will escalate over time."
4. "My disorder began in my early adulthood."
Answer: 4
1. Personality disorders usually develop in adolescence or young adulthood.
2. Personality disorders are rigid and can interfere with the ability to function.
3. Symptoms and traits stabilize over time.
4. The disorder did begin in adolescence or young adulthood.
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