The parents of an adolescent client tell the nurse that their daughter is very shy, exhibits intense anxiety about new people and situations, and tends to internalize negative comments from her peers. They ask the nurse whether they should be concerned about this behavior. What is the nurse's best response?

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A)All of the behaviors described here are associated with avoidant personality disorder, which cannot be accurately diagnosed until a client has reached adulthood. Some individuals who are later diagnosed with Cluster C personality disorders (avoidant personality disorder and dependent personality disorder)will become increasingly shy during adolescence and early adulthood and avoid developing the social relationships characteristic of that developmental stage. However, these behaviors may actually be developmentally appropriate, so the nurse should not prematurely or inappropriately suggest that the client has a Cluster C disorder.
B)All of the behaviors described here are associated with avoidant personality disorder, which cannot be accurately diagnosed until a client has reached adulthood. Some individuals who are later diagnosed with Cluster C personality disorders (avoidant personality disorder and dependent personality disorder)will become increasingly shy during adolescence and early adulthood and avoid developing the social relationships characteristic of that developmental stage. However, these behaviors may actually be developmentally appropriate, so the nurse should not prematurely or inappropriately suggest that the client has a Cluster C disorder.
C)All of the behaviors described here are associated with avoidant personality disorder, which cannot be accurately diagnosed until a client has reached adulthood. Some individuals who are later diagnosed with Cluster C personality disorders (avoidant personality disorder and dependent personality disorder)will become increasingly shy during adolescence and early adulthood and avoid developing the social relationships characteristic of that developmental stage. However, these behaviors may actually be developmentally appropriate, so the nurse should not prematurely or inappropriately suggest that the client has a Cluster C disorder.
D)All of the behaviors described here are associated with avoidant personality disorder, which cannot be accurately diagnosed until a client has reached adulthood. Some individuals who are later diagnosed with Cluster C personality disorders (avoidant personality disorder and dependent personality disorder)will become increasingly shy during adolescence and early adulthood and avoid developing the social relationships characteristic of that developmental stage. However, these behaviors may actually be developmentally appropriate, so the nurse should not prematurely or inappropriately suggest that the client has a Cluster C disorder.

The Parents of an Adolescent Client Tell the Nurse That