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) Disturbed sensory perception-auditory
B) Risk for other-directed violence
C) Ineffective denial
D) Ineffective coping

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Violence against property, along with threats to harm staff, makes this diagnosis the priority. Patients with antisocial personality disorders rarely have psychotic symptoms. When patients with antisocial personality disorders use denial, they use it effectively. Although ineffective coping applies, the risk for violence is a higher priority.

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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) Disturbed sensory perception-auditoryB) Risk for other-directed violenceC) Ineffective denialD) Ineffective coping

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