ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits excessive attention-seeking behaviors,"including acting flirtatious and seductive. The nurse should identify these behaviors as manifestations of which of the following personality disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Histrionic. Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior, exaggerated emotions, and seductive or flirtatious actions to gain attention. In this scenario, the client's flirtatious and seductive behaviors align with the criteria for histrionic personality disorder.
A: Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by distrust and suspicion of others, not attention-seeking behaviors.
C: Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy, not necessarily attention-seeking behaviors like seductiveness.
D: Antisocial personality disorder involves a disregard for the rights of others and often includes behaviors such as deceitfulness and impulsivity, but not necessarily attention-seeking behaviors like being flirtatious.
Therefore, the correct choice is B because it aligns with the specific attention-seeking behaviors described in the question.
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