A client is transferred to the locked psychiatric unit from the emergency department after attempting suicide by taking 200 acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. The client is now awake and alert but refuses to speak with the nurse. In this situation, the nurse's first priority is to:
A. establish a rapport to foster trust.
B. place the client in full leather restraints.
C. try to communicate with the client in writing.
D. ensure safety by initiating suicide precautions.
Answer: D. ensure safety by initiating suicide precautions.
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