A 22-year-old woman is brought to the inpatient unit for attempting suicide. Her clothes are clean, and her general appearance is neat and well groomed. She appears to be well nourished
In considering Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which is a priority for this client? a. Physiological
b. Love and belonging
c. Self-actualization
d. Safety and security
D
The safety and security of the therapeutic environment are the most important factors in mental health care. Safety and security needs within the therapeutic environment include the feeling of physical safety, the security of a limited setting, and the ability to feel secure with others. For clients who are depressed or suicidal, the therapeutic environment offers special protection from self-harm with the client's best interest in mind.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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To obtain an accurate temperature, the nurse uses which of the following routes? a. Oral b. Axillary c. Rectal d. Temporal