A client diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia has a history of aggravated assault.The nurse assigns "Risk for other-directed violence" as the client's priority nursing diagnosis.Which is an appropriate,correctly written outcome for the client?
A)The client will not verbalize anger or hit anyone.
B)The client will verbalize anger rather than hit others.
C)The client will not inflict harm on others during this shift.
D)The client will be restrained if verbal or physical abuse is observed during this shift.

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This outcome is focused on preventing harm to others during the shift, rather than directly addressing the client's expression of anger. A client with a history of violence may not be able to control their anger and may not be able to verbalize their feelings, so it is important to focus on the goal of keeping others safe. Option A assumes that the client has the ability to control their behavior and verbalize their feelings, which may not be the case. Option B may not prevent physical violence, which is the priority concern. Option D is not a appropriate outcome as it does not promote client autonomy and may not be necessary if effective interventions are put in place to prevent violence.

A Client Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia Has a History of Aggravated