Your patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia. You have trouble communicating with this patient, who is pouty and demanding your constant attention. She talks for long periods about the smallest details of her life. Besides the pneumonia, you ask the physician if the patient has a history of which of the following personality disorders?

Choice A reason: Notifying the physician is important, but it is not the immediate action to take. The nurse should first assess the patient's condition before contacting the physician.

Choice B reason: Evaluating the distal pulses is the correct action because it provides information on the blood flow to the extremities, which is crucial for patients with PAD.

Choice C reason: Having the patient lie in bed with a pillow under the knees is not recommended for PAD patients as it can decrease blood flow to the lower extremities.

Choice D reason: Covering the patient with a blanket may provide comfort, but it does not address the underlying issue of impaired blood flow in PAD.

Choice A reason: Lack of interest is a negative symptom of schizophrenia, characterized by a diminished ability to initiate and sustain planned activities.

Choice B reason: Hyperactivity is not typically considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia.

Choice C reason: Delusions are considered positive symptoms, not negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Choice D reason: Neglect of personal hygiene is a negative symptom, reflecting a decrease in the ability to manage personal self-care.

Choice E reason: Irrational actions are more aligned with positive symptoms due to their active nature.