Which of the following is the priority of care for clients with anxiety, somatoform, or dissociative disorders?
A) Social and family relationships
B) Altered thought process
C) Panic attack
D) Comorbid physical problems
C
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a. disease relapse. b. drug hypersensitivity reactions. c. drug resistance. d. drug adverse effects.
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A) rinse the bedpan with hot water and dry promptly. B) routinely measure the amount of urine. C) dump its contents and then tell the nurse if you noticed blood. D) cover the bedpan before carrying it.
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Based on this information, it is likely that the client: 1. Will avoid attempting suicide again after the past experience 2. Will try to minimize the seriousness of the suicide attempt 3. May express suicidal ideation or make a suicide attempt 4. Will report that he has recently written a will