A Client Diagnosed with Paranoid Personality Disorder Becomes Violent on a Unit

question 32

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder becomes violent on a unit. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

• A) Provide objective evidence that reasons for violence are unwarranted.
• B) Initially restrain the client to maintain safety.
• C) Use clear, calm statements and a confident physical stance.
• D) Empathize with the client's paranoid perceptions.

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