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    Ati pn mental health proctored exam

    A nurse is reinforcing education to a newly licensed nurse about comorbidities associated with cluster B personality disorders. The nurse should identify which of the following disorders as a comorbidity?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. General anxiety disorder: General anxiety disorder (GAD) is commonly seen as a comorbidity with cluster B personality disorders, which include borderline, antisocial, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders. Individuals with these personality disorders may experience significant anxiety, particularly related to interpersonal relationships and emotional instability. B. Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is classified as a serious mental illness, but it is not typically considered a comorbidity of cluster B personality disorders. The symptomatology of schizophrenia is distinct from that of personality disorders. C. Obsessive-compulsive disorder: While obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can occur alongside various mental health conditions, it is more commonly associated with cluster C personality disorders (e.g., obsessive-compulsive personality disorder) rather than cluster B. D. Anorexia nervosa: Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that may co-occur with various mental health conditions, but it is not specifically recognized as a common comorbidity with cluster B personality disorders. The focus of cluster B disorders is more on interpersonal dynamics and emotional regulation rather than eating behaviors.

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