A patient with a history of self-mutilation says to the nurse, "I want to stop hurting myself." What is the initial step of the problem-solving process to be taken toward resolution of a patient's identified problem?

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The initial step of the problem-solving process is to accurately describe the problem or situation. Only after understanding the problem can the nurse begin to consider alternative behaviors, determine necessary changes, and decide on a plan of action.

A Patient with a History of Self-Mutilation Says to the Nurse