A nurse is collecting data from a client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Choice A reason: People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) typically do not give credit to others; they are more likely to take credit for themselves.

Choice B reason: Giving grandiose credit to oneself is a common behavior in NPD, as individuals with this disorder often exaggerate their achievements and talents.

Choice C reason: Being unable to make decisions is not a typical characteristic of NPD.

Choice D reason: "Blowing their own horns" is an expression that means to boast about oneself, which is a behavior often associated with NPD.

Choice E reason: Individuals with NPD may choose friends based on how good they make them feel, often seeking out people who will admire them.

Choice F reason: NPD is not similar to Schizoid Personality Disorder; they are distinct conditions with different characteristics.

Choice A reason: The 'thinking/content of thought' section of the Mental Health Status Examination assesses the logical process of thought, presence of delusions, obsessions, and preoccupations.

Choice B reason: 'Memory' assesses the person's ability to recall past events, which is not directly related to their current thought content.

Choice C reason: 'Judgment' evaluates the ability to make reasoned decisions, which, while important, is distinct from the content of thought.

Choice D reason: 'Speech and the ability to communicate' assesses the clarity, relevance, and coherence of speech, not the internal thought process.