The client is being admitted to the mental health unit because he is convinced that he is dying, despite normal test and examination results. He complains of fatigue, an inability to eat, severe loneliness, and episodes of shortness of breath
The first priority in helping the client is his 1. inability to eat.
2. social isolation.
3. shortness of breath.
4. complaints of fatigue.
3
The first and most basic need is to breathe.
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