ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to a mental health facility after attempting suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Establish a rapport to foster trust. This should be the first action as building a therapeutic relationship with the client is crucial for effective care. Trust is essential for the client to open up and engage in treatment. Continuous one-to-one observation (
A) may be necessary but establishing trust comes first. Asking the client to sign a no-suicide contract (
B) is important but should come after establishing rapport. Encouraging participation in group therapy (
C) may be beneficial but not the initial priority.
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