Which Nursing Diagnosis Should Be Prioritized When Providing Nursing Care

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which nursing diagnosis should be prioritized when providing nursing care to a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder?

• A) Risk for violence: directed toward others R/T paranoid thinking
• B) Risk for suicide R/T altered thought
• C) Altered sensory perception R/T increased levels of anxiety
• D) Social isolation R/T inability to relate to others

Understand different organizational types and their characteristics, including faith-affiliated versus other forms.

Recognize and apply appropriate communication and interpersonal skills within a professional setting.

Identify and mitigate instances of prejudice, discrimination, and oppression in society.

Understand the structure and goals of an effective interview, including initiation, maintenance, and termination.

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