Which reaction to a compliment from another client should a nurse identify as a typical response from a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder?
A. Interpreting the compliment as a secret code used to increase personal power
B. Feeling the compliment was well deserved
C. Being grateful for the compliment but fearing later rejection and humiliation
D. Wondering what deep meaning and purpose are attached to the compliment
ANS: C
The nurse should identify that a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder would be grateful for the comment but would fear later rejection and humiliation. Individuals with avoidant personality disorder are extremely sensitive to rejection and are often awkward and uncomfortable in social situations.
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