The nurse in the emergency department tells the daughter of a patient that her 86-year-old mother has had a stroke.The daughter tearfully asks the nurse,"Who will take care of me now?" When the nurse explores this query,the daughter mentions that her mother always tells her what job to take,what clothes to buy and wear,and what to have for lunch.The daughter states that she needs someone to direct her and reassure her when she gets anxious.With which personality disorder is this presentation most consistent?

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The main characteristic of dependent personality disorder is a pervasive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive behaviors and fear of separation.Histrionic behavior is characterized by flamboyance,attention seeking,and seductiveness.Narcissistic behavior is characterized by grandiosity and exploitive behavior.Patients with borderline personality disorder demonstrate separation anxiety,impulsivity,and splitting.

The Nurse in the Emergency Department Tells the Daughter of a Patient