The nurse planning the care for a client diagnosed with a personality disorder determines that which of the following is a goal that addresses the client's antisocial behavior?
1. The client will take all medications as prescribed.
2. The client will refrain from violent behavior.
3. The client will interact socially with others.
4. The client will engage in individual therapy without disruptions.
3. The client will interact socially with others.
Rationale:
The client is demonstrating antisocial behavior. A goal that addresses the antisocial behavior is for the client to interact socially with others. The other goals would not specifically measure the effectiveness of interventions to address the client's antisocial behavior.
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