Posted: July 31st, 2017

The nurse is assigned to care for a recently admitted client who has attempted suicide. What should the nurse do?

The nurse is assigned to care for a recently admitted client who has attempted suicide. What should the nurse do?

A. Search the client’s belongings and room carefully for items that could be used to attempt suicide.
B. Express trust that the client won’t cause self-harm while in the facility.
C. Respect the client’s privacy by not searching any belongings
D. Remind all staff members to check on the client frequently