The nurse working on the behavioral health unit is caring for a client with histrionic personality disorder. Which behaviors does the nurse anticipate when assessing this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Flamboyant
B) Dramatic
C) Competitive
D) Arrogant
E) Manipulative
Answer: A, B
Clients with histrionic personality disorder tend to be flamboyant and dramatic, and seek to be the center of attention. The client with narcissistic personality disorder tends to display behavioral traits such as competitiveness, arrogance, and manipulative.
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