An adolescent whose peer committed suicide attempts suicide himself but is now ready for discharge to outpatient care. Which of the following actions would be most important to accomplish before the discharge?
a. Take the patient to a support group for young persons with mood disorders.
b. Assure that all guns and medications have been locked or taken off premises.
c. Have the patient sign a no-suicide contract agreeing to seek help if in danger.
d. Arrange a pass so he can go to his first outpatient session to meet his counselor.
B
All of the interventions listed would be reasonable to undertake and could benefit the patient. However, removing potential means for possible future suicide attempts is the priority intervention because it involves safety. Guns in particular should be locked or, better still, removed from the premises because they are highly lethal and are the means most used by males who commit suicide.
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