A female client has been admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder after a history of violence by her boyfriend. During the initial assessment interview, which assessment would be the priority?
A) Nutritional status
B) Hydration status
C) Sleep patterns
D) Suicide risk
Ans: D
The first, and most important, assessment conducted is a lethality assessment that determines whether the survivor's life is in danger, either from homicide or suicide, and, if children are in the home, whether they are in danger. Then the physiologic areas such as nutrition, hydration, and sleep can be assessed.
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