When Preparing to Interview a Patient Diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality

question 1

Multiple Choice

When preparing to interview a patient diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, a nurse can anticipate the assessment findings will include

• A) preoccupation with minute details; perfectionist.
• B) charm, drama, seductiveness; seeking admiration.
• C) difficulty being alone; indecisive, submissiveness.
• D) grandiosity, self-importance, and a sense of entitlement.

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