When told that he is scheduled to interview a patient with narcissistic personality disorder,the nurse can anticipate the assessment findings will include the following:

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According to the DSM-IV-TR,person with narcissistic personality disorder would have an exalted opinion of themselves,possess a sense of entitlement,and believe their needs should come first.A patient with histrionic personality disorder would be charming,seductive,and seek admiration.An individual with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder would demonstrate rigidity and perfectionism.Indecisiveness,submissiveness,and intolerance for being alone would characterize an individual with dependent personality disorder.

When Told That He Is Scheduled to Interview a Patient