What principle prioritizes the most urgent physiologic needs over psychosocial needs?
QUESTION
Which client should be assessed first: postoperative day 1 with increasing restlessness, stable pain, or requesting water?
QUESTION
What is the first action when a client expresses suicidal intent with a specific plan?
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ANSWER
Initiate safety precautions with continuous observation. Prevents imminent self-harm by implementing immediate protective measures and constant monitoring in high-risk situations.