Following an assault by an unknown assailant, the patient is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Which intervention must be implemented first for this patient? 

The patient with schizophrenia has refused medication for several days. When the nurse attempts to administer the medication he responds, "I don’t need this. Give it to somebody who has a mental disorder." The nurse suspects which condition?

The patient with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, “I can’t stand it anymore. My life is worthless.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?