Your patient was brought to the emergency department by the police. He has serious lacerations on both wrists. What would the nurse's first priority be?
A) Examine and treat both wounds.
B) Get a complete history from the patient.
C) Work with the patient to discuss feelings.
D) Give anti-anxiety medication.
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