A patient states: "I'm not worth anything. I have negative thoughts about myself. I want to go to sleep and never wake up." Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
a. Self-esteem building activities
b. Anxiety self-control measures
c. Sleep enhancement activities
d. Suicide precautions
D
The nurse would place a priority on monitoring and reinforcing suicide self-restraint because it relates directly and immediately to patient safety. Patient safety is always a priority concern. The nurse would also be expected to monitor and reinforce all patient attempts to control anxiety, improve sleep patterns, and develop self-esteem while giving priority attention to suicide self-restraint.
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