A Patient Was Admitted and Prescribed Antidepressants for Severe Depression

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted and prescribed antidepressants for severe depression with feelings of hopelessness,helplessness,and suicidal ideation.When would the patient be at greatest risk for suicide during hospitalization?

• A) Within the first hour after admission and when family leaves
• B) At night after visitors leave and patients are allow in their room
• C) Within the first 24 hours after admission and as discharge approaches
• D) Within 48 hours of first expressing suicidal ideation and as therapy progresses

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