A client is newly committed to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention best lowers this client's risk for suicide?
A. Encouraging participation in the milieu to promote hope
B. Developing a strong personal relationship with the client
C. Observing the client at intervals determined by assessed data
D. Encouraging and redirecting the client to concentrate on happier times
ANS: C
The nurse should observe the actively suicidal client continuously for the first hour after admission. After a full assessment the treatment team will determine the observation status of the client. Observation of the client allows the nurse to interrupt any observed suicidal behaviors.
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