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    Ati lpn mental health level 4 proctored exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. People with histrionic personality disorder do not have difficulty identifying with the feelings of others; instead, they seek attention through dramatic or exaggerated behavior. B. A person with histrionic personality disorder does not typically view themselves as inferior. They tend to overvalue their attractiveness and seek admiration. C. Manipulating others for personal gain is more characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder, not histrionic personality disorder. D. Clients with histrionic personality disorder often use physical appearance and behavior to draw attention to themselves. This is a key characteristic of the disorder.

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