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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Incorrect – Preoccupation with aging is more characteristic of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) or body dysmorphic disorder. B. Incorrect – Ritualistic behavior is a hallmark of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), not narcissism. C. Correct – Clients with narcissistic personality disorder often have difficulty trusting others, believe they are superior, and may exhibit arrogance and entitlement. D. Incorrect – Separation anxiety is seen in dependent personality disorder, not narcissistic personality disorder.

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