Your patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia. You have trouble communicating with this patient, who is pouty and demanding your constant attention. She talks for long periods about the smallest details of her life. Besides the pneumonia, you ask the physician if the patient has a history of which of the following personality disorders?

Choice A reason: For a client with borderline personality disorder, the priority is to ensure safety, which includes protecting them from self-harm behavior, as they may have impulsive tendencies that can lead to self-injury.

Choice B reason: While providing strategies for redirecting violent behavior is important, it is secondary to ensuring the client's immediate safety.

Choice C reason: Exploring reasons for behavior is a therapeutic intervention that can help in the long term but is not the immediate priority.

Choice D reason: Encouraging the client to talk about their feelings is part of ongoing therapy but does not take precedence over ensuring the client's safety.

Choice A reason: Patients with antisocial personality disorder often have difficulty adhering to societal norms and rules due to their disregard for the rights of others and lack of remorse for their actions.

Choice B reason: Listening to music is a leisure activity and does not typically involve compliance with rules or regulations, making it less likely to be difficult for the patient.

Choice C reason: Organizing a patient committee may involve cooperation and adherence to guidelines, which could be challenging but is not as fundamental as following hospital rules.

Choice D reason: Playing volleyball is a physical activity and, while it involves following game rules, it is not as comprehensive as abiding by hospital rules.