Looking at a slightly bleeding paper cut, the client screams, "Somebody help me quick! I'm bleeding. Call 911!" A nurse should identify this behavior as characteristic of which personality disorder?

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The client's excessive and dramatic reaction to a minor injury is characteristic of histrionic personality disorder, which is characterized by attention-seeking behavior and dramatic emotional displays. The other options are not consistent with the client's behavior.

Looking at a Slightly Bleeding Paper Cut, the Client Screams