Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse expect?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Uses physical appearance to gain attention.
Rationale:
💠 Clients with histrionic personality disorder are characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors.
💠 They often use physical appearance, dramatization, or flirtatious behavior to draw attention to themselves.
💠 They can be easily influenced, have rapidly shifting emotions, and may exaggerate closeness in relationships.
💠 The other options describe traits of different personality disorders (e.g., lack of empathy → antisocial; inferiority → avoidant; manipulation for gain → antisocial).
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This question is from ATI LPN Mental Health level 4 Exam which contains 33 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4