Police bring a patient to the mental health unit.The patient was directing traffic and shouting rhymes on a busy city street.The patient's spouse reports that the patient has not slept or eaten for 3 days.Which assessment findings have priority concern for this patient's plan of care?

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Hyperactivity,poor nutrition,hydration,and not sleeping take priority in terms of the needs listed above because they threaten the physical integrity of the patient.The other behaviors are less threatening to the patient's homeostasis.

Police Bring a Patient to the Mental Health Unit