On admission to the emergency department, a client states that he feels like killing himself. When planning this client's care, it is most important for the nurse to coordinate with which member of the health care team?
a. Case manager
b. Forensic nurse examiner
c. Physician
d. Psychiatric crisis nurse
D
The psychiatric crisis nurse interacts with clients and families in crisis. This health care team member can offer valuable expertise to the emergency health care team, which also includes the case manager and the physician.
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