The health care team is planning care for a patient hospitalized following a suicide at-tempt. Which statement by a team member should serve as a basis for planning?
a. "A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt is at low risk for another at-tempt."
b. "A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt is at very high risk for another attempt."
c. "A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt requires ongoing assessment to determine the level of risk."
d. "A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt may be at risk for 24 hours un-til medication takes effect."
ANS: C
The correct option shows an understanding of the need for additional assessment in order to develop an effective plan of care. Assessment is needed to determine whether a patient is at high risk for another suicide attempt. The remaining options are incorrect.
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