A Patient with a History of Self-Mutilation Says to the Nurse

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of self-mutilation says to the nurse, "I want to stop hurting myself." What is the initial step of the problem-solving process to be taken toward resolution of a patient's identified problem?

A) Deciding on a plan of action
B) Determining necessary changes
C) Considering alternative behaviors
D) Describing the problem or situation