Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in a plan of care for a client with histrionic personality disorder?
A) Accept the client's behavior.
B) Assist the client to eliminate passive behavior.
C) Set limits on attention-seeking behavior.
D) Try to meet the client's needs for attention.
C
Feedback: Setting limits on attention-seeking behavior, and discussing alternatives for appropriate behavior, will promote growth. Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. Acceptance of the behavior will cause the behavior to be intensified. These clients are not passive in nature. Meeting the client's needs for attention is an inappropriate intervention since these clients are already seeking attention.
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