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A nurse is planning care for a client who has been brought to the inpatient mental health unit by law enforcement officers after becoming aggressive in a local bar. The nurse should identify that this finding is consistent with which of the following disorders?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Antisocial personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by a pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Aggression, impulsivity, and a lack of empathy are common symptoms. In this scenario, the individual's aggressive behavior in a social setting aligns with the impulsive and aggressive nature of antisocial personality disorder.

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A: Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a sense of grandiosity and a need for admiration, not necessarily aggression.
B: Borderline personality disorder is marked by unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions, but not primary aggression.
C: Histrionic personality disorder involves attention-seeking behavior, but not necessarily aggression.
E, F, G: No information provided, but they would not align with the aggressive behavior described in the scenario.

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