ATI RN
ATI RN Custom NURS 120 Psychiatric Nursing FA23 Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Remove harmful objects from the client's room. This action is crucial in ensuring the safety of the client as it reduces the risk of the client acting on their suicidal thoughts. Placing the client on 12-hour observation (choice
A) may not address the immediate danger of access to harmful objects. Encouraging visitors at any time (choice
C) may not be appropriate if the client needs privacy and space. Encouraging visitors to bring items (choice
D) could potentially introduce more harmful objects into the client's environment.
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