The morning after he was admitted, a suicidal client wishes to use the cordless electric razor the staff took from his suitcase the night before. The nurse should
A. allow him to use the razor under staff supervision.
B. tell him he must use a safety razor provided by the unit.
C. suggest that this would be a good time to grow a beard.
D. give him the razor and ask him to return it when he is finished.
Ans: A. allow him to use the razor under staff supervision.
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