A 17-year-old was admitted to the adolescent unit after cutting his wrist with a knife. The wound was treated and bandaged by the ED staff. Which of these basic needs should be given highest priority by the nurse?
1. Food
2. Comfort
3. Love and belonging
4. Safety
ANS: 4
The client may still harbor suicidal ideation and be a danger to himself. It is of highest priority to provide a safe environment. 1. Food should be provided, but this is not the highest priority. 2. Pain relief and efforts to reduce psychologic pain are important, but not the highest priority. 3. A sense of belonging and knowing he is cared about will support recovery, but these are not the highest priority.
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