Asked by Ashley Alleyne on Jul 20, 2024
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Which clinical scenario predicts the highest risk for directing violent behavior toward others?
A) Major depressive disorder with delusions of worthlessness
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder; performs many rituals
C) Paranoid delusions of being followed by alien monsters
D) Completed alcohol withdrawal; beginning a rehabilitation program
Paranoid Delusions
False beliefs of persecution or conspiracy that are not grounded in reality, often observed in certain psychotic disorders.
Violent Behavior
Actions that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something, often stemming from various psychological or social factors.
Major Depressive Disorder
A mental health condition marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy, affecting daily functioning.
- Ascertain the components that influence violent and aggressive tendencies in patients.
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- Ascertain the components that influence violent and aggressive tendencies in patients.
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