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Which behavior indicates to the nurse that a client with paranoid ideas is improving? A. Arrives on time for all activities B. Talks more openly about plans to protect his possessions C. Aggressively uses the punching bag in the gym D. Discusses his feelings of anxiety with the nurse Answer: D Rationale: Anxious feelings increase paranoid ideation. If the client is able to discuss feelings (D), then the client is improving because of fewer paranoid ideas. (A) would indicate that a client with depression or one who is passive-aggressive is improving. (B) indicates the release of anger, and "anger turned inward" is sometimes used as a definition for depression. The nurse notes multiple burns of the arms and chest of a 2 year old Vietnamese child who is being treated for dehydration. When questioned, the child's father states that he treated the child's vomiting with the cultural practice termed coining, which resulted in burned areas. Which expected outcome statement has the highest priority? A. The child will be protected from further harm B. The family's cultural values will be respected