Which nursing diagnosis should be prioritized when providing care to a client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder?

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The priority nursing diagnosis for a client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder should be risk for violence: directed toward others R/T suspicious thoughts.Clients diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder have a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others that may result in hostile actions to protect self.They are often tense and irritable,which increases the likelihood of violent behavior.

Which Nursing Diagnosis Should Be Prioritized When Providing Care to a Client