What is the priority nursing response to a client expressing suicidal intent with a plan?
QUESTION
Which limit statement is most therapeutic during escalation?
QUESTION
What is the nurse's first priority when a client shows escalating agitation or aggression?
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ANSWER
Ensure immediate safety for client, staff, and others. Safety is the foundational priority in crisis management to prevent harm to all parties involved during potential behavioral escalation.