A client diagnosed with psychosis NOS (not otherwise specified) 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 client's statement about hearing voices instructing him to kill the president indicates a risk for violence directed toward others. This is the priority nursing diagnosis and requires immediate intervention to ensure the safety of the client and others. Disturbed sensory perception and altered thought processes may also apply, but do not take priority over the risk for violence. Risk for injury is a broad diagnosis without specific information related to the client's actual or potential harm.

A Client Diagnosed with Psychosis NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) Tells