A Client Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features

question 6

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.What should be 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