Multiple Choice
The client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder becomes aggressive on the unit. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A) Provide objective evidence that reasons for violence are unwarranted.
B) Initially restrain the client to maintain safety.
C) Use clear, calm statements with a confident physical stance.
D) Empathize with the client's paranoid perceptions.
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