A family has just lost their home in a fire. An on-call nurse from a community counseling center has been called in to the emergency department to help them with this traumatic event. Which priority would the nurse identify for this family?

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Safety interventions to protect people in crisis from harm should include preventing the individuals from committing suicide or homicide, arranging for food and shelter (if needed), and mobilizing social support. Additionally, the priorities of physical needs surpass those of psychosocial needs. After the individual's safety needs are met, the nurse can address the psychosocial aspects of the crisis.

A Family Has Just Lost Their Home in a Fire