During an assessment interview, a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder spits, curses, and refuses to answer questions. Which is the most appropriate nursing statement to address this behavior?
A. "You are very disrespectful. You need to learn to control yourself."
B. "I understand that you are angry, but this behavior will not be tolerated."
C. "What behaviors could you modify to improve this situation?"
D. "What anti-personality-disorder medications have helped you in the past?"
B
The appropriate nursing statement is to reflect the client's feeling while setting firm limits on behavior. Clients diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder have a low tolerance for frustration, see themselves as victims, and use projection as a primary ego defense mechanism. Antidepressants and anxiolytics are used for symptom relief; however, there are no specific medications targeted for the treatment of a personality disorder.
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