There Are Several Suicidal Patients on the Psychiatric Unit

question 11

Multiple Choice

There are several suicidal patients on the psychiatric unit.When meal trays are returned to the kitchen,a serrated-edge knife is missing.The nurse to whom the aide reports this should:

• A) Acknowledge the information and be watchful for the remainder of the shift.
• B) Ask each of the patients on suicide precautions where the knife is hidden.
• C) Report the information to the charge nurse and suggest a unit search.
• D) Report the information to security and let them handle the matter.

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