A client with an antisocial personality disorder is caught shoplifting and as part of his probation agreement is required to spend 1 month at a psychiatric facility for treatment. Select the intervention by the nurse that has the highest probability of success in treating this disorder.
A)Using daily one-on-one sessions with the nurse
B)Placing the client in group peer therapy with strong external controls
C)Initiating treatment with antianxiety medications
D)Quickly placing the client in isolation when he acts out

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Group therapy with strong external controls has been shown to be the most effective intervention for treating antisocial personality disorder. One-on-one therapy may not be successful as these individuals often have difficulty building trusting relationships. Medications for anxiety may provide symptomatic relief but do not address the underlying personality disorder. Isolation may lead to further antisocial behavior as it reinforces the idea that the individual is not accountable for their actions.

A Client with an Antisocial Personality Disorder Is Caught Shoplifting