A nurse is interviewing a client and suspects that the client may have narcissistic personality disorder. Which statement by the client would help support the nurse's suspicions?
A) "I have a very important position in life; everyone I know wants to be like me."
B) "My wife is poisoning my food so she can get rid of me and marry her boss."
C) "I like to work alone because then I can let my thoughts wander."
D) "I'm always the life of the party, making new friends all the time."
Ans: A
Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder are grandiose, have an inexhaustible need for admiration, and lack empathy. These individuals believe that they are superior, special, or unique, and that others should recognize them in this way. The statement about having a very important position in life and everyone wanting to be like the client reflects this personality trait. The statement about poisoning the food reflects a paranoid personality trait. The statement about working alone suggests a schizoid personality trait. The statement about being the life of the party suggests a histrionic personality trait.
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