A nurse is caring for a 25-year-old client admitted to the mental healthcare unit with a
severe mental disorder. What measure should the nurse consider first whenever a client
is admitted to the mental health unit?
A) Consider the possibility of withdrawal from alcohol or drugs
B) Document any unusual occurrences such as injuries or altercations
C) Check for overuse of defense mechanisms in the client
D) Observe if the person has unprovoked bursts of temper
A
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