A Client Is Newly Committed to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

question 34

Multiple Choice

A client is newly committed to an inpatient psychiatric unit.Which nursing intervention best lowers this client's risk for suicide?

• A)Encouraging participation in the milieu to promote hope
• B)Developing a strong personal relationship with the client
• C)Observing the client at intervals determined by assessed data
• D)Encouraging and redirecting the client to concentrate on happier times