A woman says,"I can't take it anymore! Last year my husband had an affair and now we don't communicate.Three months ago,I found a lump in my breast.Yesterday my daughter said she's quitting college." What is the nurse's priority assessment?

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During crisis intervention,the priority concern is patient safety.This question helps assess personal coping skills.The other options are incorrect because the focus of crisis intervention is on the event that occurred immediately before the patient sought help.

A Woman Says,"I Can't Take It Anymore! Last Year My