A patient with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, "When my sister got married and had a baby, she ignored me and I got so angry with her because she is so inattentive to my needs."
The patient's sense of entitlement to her sister's attention is consistent with: a. impulsivity.
b. narcissism.
c. magical thinking.
d. passive aggression.
B
Narcissism is extreme self-centeredness requiring constant praise, admiration, and appreciation. When this is not forthcoming from others, rage often results.
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