Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5050

Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders no. 5050

QUESTION: When planning care for a client who has ingested phencyclidine (PCP), what is the highest priority?

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O a.) Client's physical needs

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O b.) Client's safety needs

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O c.) Client's psychosocial needs

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O d.) Client's medical needs

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: The highest priority for a client who has ingested PCP is meeting safety needs of the client as well as the staff. Drug effects are unpredictable and prolonged, and the client may lose control easily. After safety needs have been met, the client's physical, psychosocial, and medical needs can be met.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Planning
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Safe, effective care environment
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: Safety and infection control
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Analysis