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ATI nsg 133 Mental Health Exam Questions
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A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client's partner to take back home? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: The correct answers are A, B, and E. The nurse should ask the client's partner to take back the necklace, lace-up tennis shoes, and glass framed picture of the client's partner. The rationale is as follows: A: Necklaces can pose a risk for self-harm by strangulation. B: Lace-up shoes can also be used for self-harm by strangulation or to cause harm to oneself. E: The picture of the partner may cause emotional distress or exacerbate feelings of hopelessness.
Choices C, D, F, and G are incorrect because nylon ankle socks, cotton underwear, and any other unspecified belongings are not typically associated with immediate self-harm risk or emotional distress.
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