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

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The nurse should prioritize the diagnosis risk for violence: directed toward others.A client who hears voices telling him to kill someone is at risk for responding and reacting to the command hallucination.Other risk factors for violence include aggressive body language,verbal aggression,catatonic excitement,and rage reactions.

A Client Diagnosed with Brief Psychotic Disorder Tells a Nurse