A Client Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia Has a History of Aggravated

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia has a history of aggravated assault.The nurse assigns "Risk for other-directed violence" as the client's priority nursing diagnosis.Which is an appropriate,correctly written outcome for the client?

• A)The client will not verbalize anger or hit anyone.
• B)The client will verbalize anger rather than hit others.
• C)The client will not inflict harm on others during this shift.
• D)The client will be restrained if verbal or physical abuse is observed during this shift.

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Definitions:

Supine Position

Lying on the back with the face upward; a common position for patients in medical settings.

Suction Equipment

Medical devices used to remove substances such as blood, saliva, mucus, and vomit from a person's airway or respiratory tract.

Oxygen Source

A supply system or device that delivers oxygen to patients requiring respiratory support, such as an oxygen cylinder or concentrator.

Noninvasive Ventilation

A method of providing ventilatory support through the patient's upper airway using a mask or similar device without the need for endotracheal intubation.