A client has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for self-directed violence related to emotional status and suicidal plan. Which of these nursing interventions should be initiated FIRST?
a. determining if the client has a specific plan
b. assisting the client in developing a no-suicide contract
c. evaluating the degree of risk associated with the client's verbalization of suicide intent
d. notifying the health care provider of the client's intention and current condition
A
The first nursing intervention for a client at risk for self-directed violence is to determine if the client has a specific plan.
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