A Client Diagnosed with Brief Psychotic Disorder Tells a Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder tells a nurse about voices telling him to kill the president.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize for this client?

• A) Disturbed sensory perception
• B) Altered thought processes
• C) Risk for violence: directed toward others
• D) Risk for injury

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