Natalia Is Admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit with the Diagnosis

question 7

Multiple Choice

Natalia is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit with the diagnosis of Paranoid Personality Disorder.Which statement made by Natalia to the nurse enforces Natalia's diagnosis? Select all that apply.

• A)"It isn't my fault that I have a temper.I inherited it from my abusive father."
• B)"I could have gone to nursing school like you but I never had good science teachers who believed in me."
• C)"My roommate doesn't talk to me unless she wants something."
• D)"I like group therapy because the other patients can feel my feelings and relate to me."
• E)"I don't like the unit rules and aren't going to follow them.They don't apply to me."

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Definitions:

Complexes

Psychological concepts referring to a core pattern of emotions, memories, perceptions, and wishes in the personal unconscious organized around a common theme.

Introversion

A personality quality that prioritizes internal experiences over external factors for stimulation.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, sociability, and a preference for external stimulation.

Environmental Influences

External factors or conditions that affect an individual's development, behavior, and personality.