ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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Question 1 of 5

A client commits suicide in an acute mental health facility. Which of the following is the priority intervention for staff following this incident?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Identify cues in the client's behavior that might have warned them that he was contemplating suicide. This is the priority intervention because understanding the warning signs can help prevent future suicides by recognizing and addressing high-risk behaviors. Providing counseling (
A) is important but not the immediate priority. Changing policies (
B) may be necessary in the long term but does not address the current situation. Giving the family an opportunity to talk (
D) is important for support but does not directly address staff intervention.

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