The client presents at an outpatient clinic appointment and states, "My dead husband returned to me during a séance." Which personality disorder should the nurse associate with this behavior?

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The behavior described by the client is suggestive of the schizotypal personality disorder, which is characterized by eccentric behavior and beliefs, as well as unusual perceptual experiences such as hearing voices or seeing visions. People with this disorder may also have a tendency towards magical thinking or superstitious beliefs. The client's belief that her dead husband returned to her during a séance is consistent with these symptoms. The other personality disorders listed (obsessive-compulsive, narcissistic, borderline) do not typically involve experiences of this nature.

The Client Presents at an Outpatient Clinic Appointment and States