Which nursing consideration is most important when administering medications to a suicidal client?
A) Do not leave any syringe unattended.
B) Watch the client place all pills in the mouth.
C) View the inside of the mouth to make sure that all medications are swallowed.
D) Remove all medications and medication administration equipment from client area.
C
Feedback:
It is most important for the nurse to view the inside of the mouth when administering medications. This is done by inspecting the client's mouth and under the tongue because some suicidal clients "cheek" medications in order to stockpile and use the medications for the purpose of suicide. Not leaving syringes unattended, watching the clients place the pills in their mouth, and removing all medications and environment are all appropriate nursing actions, but the most important is not allowing the opportunity for the client to overdose on medications.
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