Multiple Choice
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
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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