A Client Is Newly Admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client is newly admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which of the following is most critical to assess when determining risk for suicide?

• A) Family history of depression
• B) The client's orientation to reality
• C) The client's history of suicide attempts
• D) Family support systems

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