During an Assessment Interview, a Client Diagnosed with Antisocial Personality

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Multiple Choice

During an assessment interview, a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder spits, curses, and refuses to answer questions. Which is the appropriate nursing response to this behavior?

• A) "You are very disrespectful. You need to learn to control yourself."
• B) "I understand that you are angry, but this behavior will not be tolerated."
• C) "What behaviors could you modify to improve this situation?"
• D) "What antipersonality disorder medications have helped you in the past?"

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