A client with a personality disorder asks the nurse, "Is it true I have an inherited brain disorder?" The nurse replies, knowing that:
1. There is proof that personality disorders are inherited
2. All persons with personality disorders display brain abnormalities
3. Individuals with personality disorders show an error in brain glucose metabolism
4. Individuals with personality disorders manifest some biological markers
ANS: 4
There is a need for more research relating genetics and brain dysfunction to the personality dis-orders. While there are some biologic markers, none of the other options are true yet.
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