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Police bring a client to the emergency department after she threatens to kill her ex-husband. She states emphatically, 'The police should bring him in, not me. He's paranoid about my dating and has been stalking me for weeks. He's probably off his medicines. His case manager and the police won't do anything.' In which order should the following nursing actions be done from first to last?

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Ask about the marital problems leading to the divorce.
Assess the client's risk for harm to self and others.
Obtain the name of her ex-husband's case manager.
Interview the client about her current needs and situation.

Correct Answer: B,D,C,A

Rationale: Safety is the priority, so assessing risk for harm comes first. Interviewing the client about her needs and situation provides context, followed by obtaining the case manager's name to coordinate care. Asking about marital problems is less urgent and comes last.

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