Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Practice Test

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In caring for a client with schizoid personality disorder, the nurse should be alert to which common comorbidity?

  1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

  2. Depressive disorder

  3. Avoidant personality disorder

  4. Bipolar disorder

The correct answer is: Avoidant personality disorder

The appropriate response to this question focuses on the common comorbidities associated with schizoid personality disorder, emphasizing the relationship between avoidant personality disorder and schizoid traits. Individuals with schizoid personality disorder typically exhibit a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression. This detachment can sometimes coincide with characteristics of avoidant personality disorder, where there is a profound fear of criticism, feelings of inadequacy, and avoidance of social interactions due to anxiety. Those who are avoidant may also engage in similar withdrawal behaviors as seen in schizoid individuals, but their withdrawal stems more from anxiety rather than a lack of interest in social connections. The overlap in the social avoidance aspect makes avoidant personality disorder a notable comorbidity. While depressive disorders may also occur and are significant in the context of mental health, the question specifically seeks the comorbidity most relevant to the core features of schizoid personality disorder. The relationship with avoidant personality disorder aligns more closely with the nature of social withdrawal and emotional detachment, capturing the essence of the comorbid risk more accurately than other options presented.