A central problem for people who have personality disorders is:
a. perceptual distortion
b. intellectual capacity
c. interpersonal difficulties
d. sensory overload
C
Interpersonal difficulties are a central problem for people who have personality disorders. It is not surprising then that these interpersonal difficulties would extend to the relationship the client has with the nurse as well. Difficulties in establishing a nurse-client relationship, disagreements among treatment staff, reluctance on the part of the nurse to provide care, and difficulty accomplishing treatment objectives are common complaints when dealing with clients who have personality disorders.
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True False