A client has been admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PDSD) after a history of violence by a partner. During the initial assessment interview, which assessment would be the priority?

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The first, and most important, assessment conducted is a lethality assessment that determines whether the survivor's life is in danger, either from homicide or suicide, and, if children are in the home, whether they are in danger. Then the physiologic areas such as nutrition, hydration, and sleep can be assessed.

A Client Has Been Admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric Facility