The nurse is caring for a patient in the outpatient setting who has been diagnosed with a personality disorder. Which will the nurse recognize as indicators that the patient has schizotypal personality disorder?

Question

1. The patient is awkward and has a flat affect.
2. That patient has odd mannerisms and eccentric dress.
3. The patient is suspicious and distrustful.
4. The patient shows a lack of remorse for others.

Answer 1

Answer: 2
Explanation: Patients with schizotypal personality disorder are often seen in the outpatient setting. Manifestations associated with this disorder include odd mannerisms, peculiar personality, and eccentric dressing. Schizoid personality disorder manifests as social awkwardness and blunted affect. Paranoid personality disorder manifests as extreme suspiciousness and mistrust. Antisocial personality disorder manifests as a lack of remorse for others. This type of personality disorder may be referred to as a sociopathic personality disorder.