It Has Been 3 Days Since a Suicidal Patient Was

question 21

Multiple Choice

It has been 3 days since a suicidal patient was hospitalized and prescribed an antidepressant medication. The patient is now more talkative and shows increased energy. Select the highest priority nursing intervention.

• A) Supervise the patient 24 hours a day.
• B) Begin discharge planning for the patient.
• C) Refer the patient to art and music therapists.
• D) Consider discontinuation of suicide precautions.

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