During the admission interview, an adult client reveals that, as a child, she was sexually abused by her uncle and a male cousin. She reports that when she has flashbacks of this abuse she cuts her...

During the admission interview, an adult client reveals that, as a child, she was sexually abused by her uncle and a male cousin. She reports that when she has flashbacks of this abuse she cuts her arms, legs, and abdomen. In addition to having the client sign a no-harm contract, which nursing intervention is most important?

1. Assist the client with finding safe ways to express her anger.

2. Talk with the client about confronting her uncle and cousin directly.

3. Defer talking about the abuse to prevent further self-mutilation.

4. Discuss the possibility of the client suing her relatives for their abuse.