The nurse is working with a client who has a personality disorder. He explains his circumstances in complex terms that attribute all blame to malicious people in his life and unfortunate life events
The nurse recognizes that clients who tend to view themselves as victims and assume little responsibility for their problems may have which of the following personality disorders?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Antisocial personality disorder
C) Narcissistic personality disorder
D) Histrionic personality disorder
Ans: A
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Clients with borderline personality disorder view themselves as victims and assume little responsibility for themselves or their problems. They become intensely and inappropriately angry if they believe others are ignoring them. Clients with antisocial personality disorder display aggression and irresponsibility that leads to frequent conflicts with society and subsequent involvement with the criminal justice system. Clients with narcissistic personality disorder have a lifelong pattern of self-centeredness, self-absorption, inability to empathize with others, grandiosity, and extreme desire for admiration. Clients with histrionic personality disorder strive to constantly be the center of attention by focusing exclusively on their own desires and interests during conversations with others.
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