An adolescent client tells the nurse that she plans to fight recent charges of shoplifting because she was just taking what was rightfully hers. Which trait associated with personality disorders is this client exhibiting?

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A)Clinical manifestations commonly seen in individuals with personality disorders include narcissism, manipulation, and impulsiveness. A client who states that she was only taking what was rightfully hers is demonstrating narcissism, which is the belief that one is the superior to others and therefore entitled to certain things. Manipulation is controlling behavior that exploits others for personal gain. Although this client may engage in manipulative behavior, she is not demonstrating manipulation in this statement. The client may be lying to the nurse, but lying is not a key trait associated with personality disorders. The client's statement does not indicate projection, nor is projection a common characteristic in individuals with personality disorders.
B)Clinical manifestations commonly seen in individuals with personality disorders include narcissism, manipulation, and impulsiveness. A client who states that she was only taking what was rightfully hers is demonstrating narcissism, which is the belief that one is the superior to others and therefore entitled to certain things. Manipulation is controlling behavior that exploits others for personal gain. Although this client may engage in manipulative behavior, she is not demonstrating manipulation in this statement. The client may be lying to the nurse, but lying is not a key trait associated with personality disorders. The client's statement does not indicate projection, nor is projection a common characteristic in individuals with personality disorders.
C)Clinical manifestations commonly seen in individuals with personality disorders include narcissism, manipulation, and impulsiveness. A client who states that she was only taking what was rightfully hers is demonstrating narcissism, which is the belief that one is the superior to others and therefore entitled to certain things. Manipulation is controlling behavior that exploits others for personal gain. Although this client may engage in manipulative behavior, she is not demonstrating manipulation in this statement. The client may be lying to the nurse, but lying is not a key trait associated with personality disorders. The client's statement does not indicate projection, nor is projection a common characteristic in individuals with personality disorders.
D)Clinical manifestations commonly seen in individuals with personality disorders include narcissism, manipulation, and impulsiveness. A client who states that she was only taking what was rightfully hers is demonstrating narcissism, which is the belief that one is the superior to others and therefore entitled to certain things. Manipulation is controlling behavior that exploits others for personal gain. Although this client may engage in manipulative behavior, she is not demonstrating manipulation in this statement. The client may be lying to the nurse, but lying is not a key trait associated with personality disorders. The client's statement does not indicate projection, nor is projection a common characteristic in individuals with personality disorders.

An Adolescent Client Tells the Nurse That She Plans to Fight