The Nurse Is Tending to a New Client Who Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is tending to a new client who has made several suicide attempts. The client reports having persistent, strong suicidal intentions. Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate while still promoting a therapeutic hospital environment?

• A) The nurse supervises the patient at all times by seating the patient alone at meal times
• B) The nurse allows the patient to have unsupervised free time to visit with other group members.
• C) The nurse removes any potential tools for self-harm from the patient's room and keeps the door locked.
• D) The nurse brings the patient to impromptu group therapy sessions so the patient is never alone for long periods of time.

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