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A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the following types of therapy should the nurse anticipate for the client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Interpersonal therapy. For clients with avoidant personality disorder, interpersonal therapy focuses on improving social skills, enhancing self-esteem, and addressing avoidance behaviors. This therapy helps the client develop healthier relationships and cope with feelings of inadequacy and social isolation. Antipsychotic medications (
B) are not typically used for avoidant personality disorder. Dialectical behavior therapy (
C) is more commonly used for conditions like borderline personality disorder. Antidepressant medications (
D) may be used for co-occurring mood disorders but are not specific to treating avoidant personality disorder.

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