Posted: September 30th, 2017

Rendell is admitted in an acute psychiatric unit at Nurseslabs Medical Center. He suddenly tells Nurse Matt about his plans for suicide. The nurse’s priority is to:

Rendell is admitted in an acute psychiatric unit at Nurseslabs Medical Center. He suddenly tells Nurse Matt about his plans for suicide. The nurse’s priority is to:

A. Allow the client time alone for reflection.
B. Encourage the client to use problem solving.
C. Follow agency protocol for suicide precautions.
D. Stimulate the client’s interest in activities.