A Suicidal Patient Was Found Attempting to Hang Himself in the Bathroom

question 2

Multiple Choice

A suicidal patient was found attempting to hang himself in the bathroom shower.What nursing intervention would best address the patient's current need for safety while maintaining his self-esteem?

• A) Assign a staff member to remain with the patient at all times.
• B) Place the patient in the seclusion room with 15-minute checks.
• C) Request that the patient remain with the patient group at all times.
• D) Tell the patient that he may use the bathroom only with staff supervision.

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