A client diagnosed with a personality disorder demonstrates episodes of rage and poor impulse control. The nurse realizes that which of the following medications might be beneficial for the client?
1. Clonidine
2. Fluoxetine
3. Paroxetine
4. Sertraline
1. Clonidine
Rationale:
Medications known to help clients with personality disorders who demonstrate rage and poor impulse control include Clonidine. The other medications provided are useful to help clients with obsessive ruminations associated with personality disorders as well as other conditions.
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