A patient who is diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder is constantly using the call light or following the nursing staff into other patient's rooms to ask, "Are you sure I look good? You know they can't get along without me at work
When can I leave here?" As the nurse caring for this patient, one of your goals for the patient will include all of the following except:
A.
The patient will express reality about self-image.
B.
The patient will require decreasing reinforcements from the nursing staff.
C.
The patient will acknowledge the feelings of others.
D.
The patient will not be introspective about his or her condition.
ANS: D
The narcissistic patient has difficulty with introspection and insight into his or her behavior.
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