Characteristic behaviors a nurse would expect when working with a patient diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder are
a. preoccupied with details; perfectionism.
b. socially isolated; odd, eccentric behavior.
c. dramatic expression; easily influenced by others.
d. grandiosity; sense of entitlement; lack of empathy.
D
The individual with narcissistic personality disorder displays grandiosity about self-importance and achievements, does not empathize or understand the feelings of others, exhibits a sense of entitlement, and expects special treatment. The other options reflect characteristics of histrionic personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder.
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a. asking the client to swallow. b. auscultating the stomach as 10 ml of water is injected. c. extracting stomach contents from the tube. d. holding the end of the tube under water to check for bubbling.
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