A patient with suicidal ideation is hospitalized. What is the priority intervention?
a. Negotiating a no-harm contract
b. Facilitating attendance at groups
c. Administering a psychotropic drug
d. Determining the precipitating situation
A
Preservation of patient safety is of higher priority than any of the other interventions.
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1. Fat free 2. Low fat 3. Reduced fat 4. Light
Defining each word part can help clarify the meaning of a medical word
True False