A patient tells the nurse that he is planning to hire a private detective to follow his wife, who he believes is having an extramarital affair
The patient looks behind the door to be sure no one is eavesdropping and asks the nurse what she did with his medical record after he left. The patient's behaviors are most consistent with a diagnosis of: a. antisocial personality disorder.
b. schizoid personality disorder.
c. paranoid personality disorder.
d. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
C
DSM-IV-TR criteria for paranoid personality disorder include suspiciousness, lack of trust in others, fear of confiding in others, fear that personal information will be used against the individual, holding grudges, and interpreting remarks as being demeaning or threatening. Suspecting loved ones of infidelity or disloyalty is also a frequent feature in this disorder. The patient with antisocial personality disorder is aggressive, manipulative, and exploitative. The patient with schizoid personality disorder is socially avoidant and reclusive. The patient with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a perfectionist, is rigid, and is preoccupied with details and control issues.
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