The nurse is working with a client who exhibits a grandiose sense of self-importance. This characteristic is associated with which of the following personality disorders?
1. Narcissistic personality disorder
2. Avoidant personality disorder
3. Histrionic personality disorder
4. Dependent personality disorder
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Rationale: Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a sense of entitlement. Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by a lifelong tendency for dramatic, egocentric, attention-seeking response patterns. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive, excessive, and unrealistic need to be cared for, fear of separation, lack of self-confidence, an inability to make decisions, and an inability to function independently. Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of social withdrawal along with a sense of inadequacy, fear, and hypersensitivity to potential rejection or shame.
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