A nurse is planning care for several clients. The nurse knows that which of the following findings are common in clients who have dependent personality disorder?

A. Clients demonstrate erratic behaviors: Erratic behaviors are more characteristic of personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Clients with dependent personality disorder typically exhibit more submissive and clingy behaviors rather than erratic ones. B. Clients are fearful of making decisions: This finding is a hallmark of dependent personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often have difficulty making decisions without excessive advice and reassurance from others. They may fear losing support or approval, leading to indecisiveness and reliance on others for direction. C. Clients are dramatic: Dramatic behaviors are more commonly associated with histrionic personality disorder. Clients with dependent personality disorder tend to be more passive and compliant rather than dramatic. D. Clients easily express disagreement with others: Individuals with dependent personality disorder often struggle to express disagreement due to their fear of disapproval and desire for acceptance. They may avoid conflict and prioritize maintaining relationships over voicing their opinions.