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 which of the following?

• 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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