During an assessment interview, a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder spits, curses, and refuses to answer questions. Which is the appropriate nursing response to this behavior?

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This response acknowledges the client's emotions and sets a clear boundary that the behavior is not acceptable. Option A may escalate the situation and Option C may not be effective as the client may not be willing to modify their behavior. Option D is not relevant as medication is not the primary treatment for antisocial personality disorder.

During an Assessment Interview, a Client Diagnosed with Antisocial Personality