A Client Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features

question 33

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features hears voices commanding self-harm.The client refuses to commit to developing a plan for safety.Which is the nurse's priority intervention at this time?

• A)Obtaining an order for locked seclusion until client is no longer suicidal
• B)Conducting 15-minute checks to ensure safety
• C)Placing the client on one-to-one observation while monitoring suicidal ideations
• D)Encouraging client to express feelings related to suicide

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