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A nurse is preparing an inservice program about substance abuse and its etiology. Which of the following would the nurse most likely include in the presentation when discussing possible psychologic etiologies?
 
  A) Low self-esteem
  B) Genetic predisposition
  C) Dysfunctional family
  D) Peer influence

Question 2

A highly emotional client presents at an outpatient clinic appointment wearing flamboyant attire, spiked heels, and theatrical makeup. Which personality disorder should a nurse associate with this assessment data?
 
  A. Compulsive personality disorder
  B. Schizotypal personality disorder
  C. Histrionic personality disorder
  D. Manic personality disorder



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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The nurse should associate histrionic personality disorder with this assessment data. Individuals diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder tend to be self-dramatizing, attention seeking, overly gregarious, and seductive. They often use manipulation and exhibitionism as a means of gaining attention.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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