When assigning the suicidal patient to a room on the unit, the nurse should select a:
a. Single room near the exit
b. Double room near the exit
c. Single room near the nurse's station
d. Double room near the nurse's station
ANS: D
The correct option implements the helpful practice if having a roommate for the suicidal pa-tient and observation of the patient is easier if the room is close to the nurse's station. The remaining options lack both of those interventions.
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