When Suicidal Patients Are Admitted to a Hospital,objects That Can

question 14

Multiple Choice

When suicidal patients are admitted to a hospital,objects that can easily be used for self-harm are removed from their possession.The rationale for this intervention is that:

• A) the patient's environment must be made completely safe.
• B) psychiatric patients cannot be trusted with dangerous objects.
• C) it shows staff are alert,so the patient won't even try suicide.
• D) removing harmful objects conveys concern and reduces risk.

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