The priority assessment the nurse must make during the initial crisis intervention interview is the
a. need for external controls.
b. adequacy of social supports.
c. client's perception of the precipitating event.
d. client's preferred coping mechanism.
A
Safety needs of clients and others are of high priority; thus assessment of potential for harm to self
or others is of greater importance than the other options.
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