Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and reports planning to hurt their partner upon discharge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Report the information to local authorities.
Rationale:
🔴 When a client threatens to harm someone, the nurse has a legal and ethical obligation to break confidentiality and report the threat to local authorities under the duty to warn and protect doctrine.
🔴 Clients with antisocial personality disorder may display impulsivity and disregard for the safety of others, which increases the risk of violence.
🔴 Reporting is essential to prevent harm, ensure public safety, and initiate protective measures.
🔴 The nurse should also document the threat and notify the provider, but reporting is the priority action.
🔴 Failing to act could result in legal consequences for the facility and the nurse.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health-2023 which contains 45 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4