What Is the Priority Nursing Diagnosis for a Patient Diagnosed

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder who has made threats against staff, ripped art off the walls, and thrown objects?

• A) Risk for other-directed violence
• B) Risk for self-directed violence
• C) Impaired social interaction
• D) Ineffective denial

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Definitions:

Interest-Bearing Note

A debt security that pays interest to the holder until it matures, at which point the principal is reimbursed.

Discounting

The process of determining the present value of a payment or a stream of payments that is to be received in the future.

Note Payable

A financial obligation or loan documented by a written promissory note specifying repayment terms.

Interest-Bearing Note

A debt instrument or loan that accrues interest over time, which the borrower is required to pay.