A client with PTSD tells group members: “I always feel unsafe, even at home.” In planning, what is the nurse’s highest priority?

1. Encourage the client to simply ignore the unsafe feeling
2. Assess current risk of harm to self or others and safety
3. Ask the group to reassure the client that home is safe
4. Redirect the session toward a lighter, easier subject

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