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

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The client's statement regarding the voices telling him to kill the president indicates a high risk for violence directed towards others. It is important for the nurse to prioritize the safety of the client and those around him. Disturbed sensory perception and altered thought processes may also be present in this situation, but the risk for violence should be prioritized. Risk for injury is too broad and does not address the specific concern of violence towards others.

A Client Diagnosed with Brief Psychotic Disorder Tells the Nurse