A patient was admitted to the psychiatric unit 3 days ago because of suicidal ideation. His suicidal risk has lessened considerably, and he currently denies having any desire to kill himself
In addition, he is able to identify reasons why he wants to be alive. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate at this time?
A) Assigning nursing staff to stay with him during his suicidal crisis
B) Developing a personal plan for managing suicidal thoughts when they occur
C) Advising the patient that he should consider electroconvulsive therapy treatments
D) Administering psychotropic drugs that decrease the patient's serotonin levels
C
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