A community mental health nurse is interviewing a man who is homeless and has been brought in for services by a local outreach program. The man has been previously diagnosed with schizophrenia and has a history of active alcoholism. What is the nurse's first priority?
A) Explore options for community housing.
B) Provide referrals for housing rental agents.
C) Require symptom control as the first step in providing assistance.
D) Refer the patient for an inpatient detoxification and recovery program.
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