A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about personality disorders. Which of the following information should be included?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports severe pain in their head and abdomen. The client's blood toxicology test reveals ingestion of a common insect poison. The client states, "I like to feel like I am the center of a TV show medical drama. That is why I took the poison." The client denies suicidal intent or ideation. Which of the following disorders best describes the client's condition?

The guardians of a school-aged child state that they run in circles in the classroom, interrupt others' conversations at home, and cannot focus when doing homework. The nurse should recognize that these behaviors can be indicative of which of the following disorders?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. In which of the following phases of the nurse-client relationship should the nurse suggest a guided therapy session?

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?

A staff nurse reports an observation of a coworker injecting themselves with a syringe in the bathroom. The coworker admits to stealing narcotics from the medication room. The staff nurse should take which of the following courses of action?

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and has been taking a first generation medication for several years. The client is exhibiting jerking movements and twitching of the face and tongue. Which of the following is the client experiencing?

A nurse is discussing borderline personality disorder and the risk for self-harm with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following situations should the nurse identify as the highest risk for self-harm?

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have no interest in sexual activity or finding a partner." The nurse should identify that this statement is consistent with which of the following personality disorders?

A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following client statements should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for a psychiatric evaluation after displaying aggressive behavior towards their partner and 2-year-old child. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as potentially contributing to aggression?