The nurse is planning the care for a client diagnosed with a personality disorder. Which goals address the client's antisocial behavior?
Select all that apply.
A) The client will share meals with others in the community dining area.
B) The client will interact socially with others.
C) The client will engage in individual therapy without disruptions.
D) The client will take all medications as prescribed.
E) The client will refrain from violent behavior.
Answer: A, B
The client is demonstrating antisocial behavior. Goals that address antisocial behavior are for the client to interact socially with others and to share meals in the community dining area. The other goals would not specifically measure the effectiveness of interventions to address the client's antisocial behavior.
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