Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adjustment disorder: Adjustment disorder involves emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a stressor, but not typically to the extent of physical aggression. Intermittent explosive disorder: Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by sudden episodes of unwarranted anger and impulsive, aggressive behavior that are grossly out of proportion to the provocation or stressor present is consistent with the described actions. Conduct disorder: Conduct disorder typically involves a pattern of behavior that violates societal norms and the rights of others, more commonly diagnosed in children and adolescents. Oppositional defiant disorder: Oppositional defiant disorder involves a pattern of angry, defiant behavior towards authority, but does not typically include physical aggression towards non-family members.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Maintain eye contact until the behavior stops. Maintaining eye contact can be perceived as confrontational and may escalate the situation. Tell the client her behavior is disappointing. Telling the client her behavior is disappointing is judgmental and not therapeutic. Punish the client for the behavior. Punishing the client is not appropriate or therapeutic. Leave the client's room. Leaving the room can help de-escalate the situation by removing the immediate trigger for the client's anger.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Planning to give his CD collection to his girlfriend: Giving away prized possessions is a common warning sign of suicidal intent, indicating that the person is preparing for their absence. Preferring to eat his meals while watching TV: This behavior is relatively normal and does not necessarily indicate suicidal intent. Stating that he wants to be with his peers more than with his parents: Wanting to spend time with peers is typical for adolescents and does not specifically indicate suicidal intent. Telling his parents that he doesn't want to talk about the attempt: Not wanting to discuss the attempt could be due to embarrassment, guilt, or other reasons, but it is not as direct an indicator of ongoing suicidal intent as giving away possessions.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: What will you accomplish by taking your life?' This question is not therapeutic and may be perceived as judgmental or dismissive. 'What happened to you in the past to make you so desperate?' This question focuses on past events and may not address the immediate crisis. 'Why do you feel depressed enough to end your life?' This question is less direct and may not elicit a specific plan, which is crucial for assessing risk. 'How will you carry out your plan?' This question is direct and helps to determine if the client has a specific plan, which is a key factor in assessing the immediacy and severity of the suicide risk.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Atypical antipsychotic: Atypical antipsychotics can be used to manage severe aggression and agitation, especially in individuals with underlying psychiatric disorders. Hypnotic: Hypnotics are used for sleep disorders and are not indicated for managing aggression. Antipyretics: Antipyretics are used to reduce fever and are not relevant to treating aggression. Antabuse: Antabuse (disulfiram) is used to treat alcohol dependence and is not indicated for managing aggression.