A prisoner with AIDS becomes depressed and psychotic. This prisoner is in the prison's isolation room. Which of the following is the priority issue?
a. establish trust
b. dual diagnosis
c. depression and suicidal risk
d. infection control
C
The priority issue for this prisoner is depression and suicidal risk. Considering that suicide is one of the most important mental health concerns in the prison population, the nurse should request mental health services for the prisoner and initiate close monitoring of the prisoner by staff to prevent suicide.
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