A client with a diagnosis of long-term paranoid schizophrenia threatened his neighbor with a rake because he believed his neighbor was coming to kill him with his lawnmower. This client was admitted to the hospital
What is an appropriate client outcome for him? The client will: a. initiate friendly conversation with the staff
b. verbalize guilt for his threatening behavior
c. participate in group therapy daily
d. verbalize no intent to harm others
D
The most appropriate outcome for this client is to verbalize no intent to harm others. Recall that one of the critical questions regarding forced hospitalization is whether the client is a threat to self or others. Threatening a neighbor may be enough to demonstrate that the client is a threat to others. The client will remain hospitalized as long as he continues to make threats toward others. Therefore, verbalizing no intent to harm others is a critical step if the client is to be released.
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