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Redwolflake15

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which personality disorder has as its essential feature a grandiose sense of self-importance and inflated self-esteem, both beginning by early adulthood?
 
  a. avoidant personality disorder
  b. dependent personality disorder
  c. histrionic personality disorder
  d. narcissistic personality disorder

Question 2

During the nurse's discussion with the client, the client's statements show a beginning awareness of her difficulty. This may be indicative of which phase in the nurse-client relationship?
 
  a. termination phase
  b. orientation phase
  c. work phase
  d. introduction phase


Jmfn03

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
The narcissistic personality disorder has as its essential feature a grandiose sense of self-importance and inflated self-esteem, both beginning by early adulthood. Individuals with avoidant, dependent, and histrionic personality disorders tend to have poor self-esteem.

Answer to Question 2

C
The client's awareness of her difficulty indicates that she is developing insight. Insight occurs during the working phase of the nurse-client relationship.


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