Question

findings to report to the charge nurse with a personality order?

Answer 1

Substantial impairments in self (identity or self-direction) and interpersonal (empathy or intimacy) functioning •

One or more pathological personality trait domains or trait features

These impairments in personality functioning and the individual’s personality trait manifestation are comparatively stable across time and consistent across situations

These impairments in personality functioning and personality trait expression are not considered as normative for the individual’s developmental stage or socio-cultural environment

These impairments in personality functioning and personality trait expression are not solely due to the direct physiological effects of a medical condition or substance

Inflexible, extreme and distorted thinking patterns (thoughts)

Problematic emotional response patterns (feelings)

Problems with impulse control (behavior)

Substantial interpersonal problems (behavior)

Males have a slightly higher chance of developing a schizoid personality disorder than females.

Paranoid personality disorder individuals with paranoid personality disorder display extremely guarded behavior, and are highly distrustful of others. They believe others are devious, deceiving, and scheming. These individuals anticipate being manipulated, mistreated, and exploited by others. Internal feelings include anger, anxiety, and an increased sense of fear, which can lead to external behavior that appears argumentative and demanding

Persons with paranoid personality disorder have difficulty in developing and sustaining any trust in relationships. Because of feelings of blame, these individuals are unable to confide in others, and demonstrate jealousy and hostility

Schizoid Personality Disorder is seen as a pattern of social detachment and a limited range of emotional expression. Individuals with schizoid PD have little or no interpersonal relationship, and do not have a desire to seek out those connections. They tend to live their lives with restrained interactions or social relations. These persons perceive themselves as spectators in society, rather than participants. They are autonomous and self-sufficient, with a lack of intimacy with others

Schizotypal Personality Disorder is seen as a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal limitations. Persons with schizotypal personality disorder have unusual beliefs or delusions, odd perceptual experiences such as feelings of “déjà vu” or “sixth sense”, or ideas of reference (when the person believes an incident has particular meaning to them). Thinking or speech can be affected, including ambiguous, incoherent, or tangential. Persons affected by this PD can also often foster ideas and behavior of paranoia. These individuals have a blunted or inappropriate affect (such as laughing inappropriately), and may appear or behave eccentrically

Antisocial personality disorder individuals with antisocial personality disorder are focused on their own personal gain. Behaviors include manipulation, deceit, and no hesitation in lying to others. There is no regard for upholding the law, and legal violations are frequent. These individuals are at higher risk for developing psychopathic features and are regularly in the prison system

Borderline Personality Disorders Borderline personality disorder is a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, affects, and marked impulsivity. This PD begins in early adulthood (APA, 2013). Borderline PD is seen among 2% of the general population, and 30-60% of patients diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder

Histrionic Personality Disorder Histrionic personality disorder is seen as a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. This behavior usually begins before early adulthood

ndividuals with narcissistic PD have an inflated sense of self-importance, and not only believe they are superior to others, but demand others acknowledge this uniqueness. Their beliefs in their own accomplishments and achievements conversely diminish the contributions of others. They may have delusions of grandeur, believing their status is amongst those who are rich and/or famous