A client is brought into the emergency department because of complaints from neighbors that the client was acting strangely. The nurse assesses the client and suspects schizotypal personality disorder based on assessment of which of the following?
Select all that apply.
A) Magical beliefs
B) Hallucinations
C) Paranoia
D) Avoidance of eye contact
E) Meticulous dress
Ans: A, B, C, D
A person with schizotypal personality disorder exhibits magical beliefs and perceptual alterations that are similar to hallucinations but not hallucinations. They also exhibit paranoia and avoid eye contact. Typically, the client has an unkempt manner of dress that does not quite fit together with clothing that is stained or ill fitting.
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