You are the triage nurse when a 19-year-old man is brought to the psychiatric unit from the county jail
You receive a report from the police on admission concerning his reason for incarceration and citing a history of aggression. Local deputies will provide 24-hour security outside his room. What should be your priority nursing assessment upon admission?
A) The presence of suicidal ideation
B) His history of psychiatric illness and treatment
C) Any currently prescribed psychotropic medications
D) His patterns of drug and alcohol use
Ans: A
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Incidence of self-violence and suicide is much higher among forensic clients than in the general population, and suicide risk assessment remains a critical area of practice. Youth who present with histories of suicidal behavior are at increased risk for suicide during incarceration and require vigilant monitoring throughout.
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