A suicidal patient was found attempting to hang himself in the bathroom shower. What nursing intervention would best address the patient's current need for safety while maintaining his self-esteem?
a. Assign a staff member to remain with the patient at all times.
b. Place the patient in the seclusion room with 15-minute checks.
c. Request that the patient remain with the patient group at all times.
d. Tell the patient that he may use the bathroom only with staff supervision.
A
One-to-one supervision communicates concern to the patient by offering help in controlling self-harm impulses.
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