A patient is hospitalized for severe depression.Knowing that the patient will be discharged after a short stay, what is the nurse's first priority?
A) Maximize the benefits of milieu management.
B) Immediately begin to explore acute patient issues.
C) Develop a goal-directed, problem-centered relationship.
D) Choose a specific theoretical model as the basis for care.
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