The nurse in the emergency department is obtaining a medical history from a female patient. Her husband answers the nurse’s questions before the patient can respond. The patient is quiet, trembling, and the nurse notes bruising to her face and arms. How does the nurse proceed?

The patient with antisocial personality disorder is known to have violent outbursts. Which actions by the patient indicate the patient may become physically violent? Select all that apply.

The patient states he wants to kill the psychiatrist who treated him the last time that he was hospitalized. Which is the best response by the nurse?