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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026 Proctored Exam V2

    Complete the following sentence using the dropdown options. The nurse should first address the client's , followed by the client's .

    Explanation & Rationale

    Blood pressure first — then psychosocial concerns. BP of 160/80 mmHg is severely elevated and is the immediate physiological priority (Maslow/ABCs). Once physiological stability is ensured, the nurse addresses the client's statement "I am not sure if life is worth living" — a potential suicidal ideation requiring therapeutic communication and safety assessment.

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