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A client moves in with her family after her boyfriend of 4 weeks told her to leave. She is admitted to the subacute unit after complaining of feeling empty and lonely, being unable to sleep, and eating very little for the last week. Her arms are scarred from frequent self-mutilation. The nurse should do which of the following from first to last?

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Monitor for suicide and self-mutilation.
Discuss the issues of loneliness and emptiness.
Monitor sleeping and eating behaviors.
Discuss her housing options for after discharge.

Correct Answer: A, C, B, D

Rationale: The order is: 1) Monitor for suicide and self-mutilation to ensure safety (
A). 2) Monitor sleeping and eating behaviors to address physical health (
C). 3) Discuss loneliness and emptiness to explore emotional triggers (
B). 4) Discuss housing options to plan for discharge (
D). This prioritizes safety, then physical and emotional needs, and finally future planning.

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