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Psychiatric / mental health nursing · practice question

A 42-year-old client in a crisis stabilization unit is being evaluated for involuntary hold status. Assessment data include the client has not slept in 3 days and speech is rapid and pressured. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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C. Therapeutic presence, active listening, validation, and suicide or violence screening when indicated.

Why

Psychosocial integrity items reward therapeutic communication and appropriate safety screening, not avoidance or false promises.

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