The nurse discovers a client's suicide note that details the time, place, and means to commit suicide. Which would be the priority nursing intervention and the rationale for this action?

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Placing the client on one-to-one suicide precautions is the priority intervention because the client has a clear and specific plan for suicide, which increases the likelihood of attempting suicide. This intervention will ensure that the client is always being monitored and kept safe until further interventions can be implemented. Administering lorazepam PRN would not address the client's risk for suicide and could potentially worsen the client's anger. Establishing room restrictions assumes that the client's threat is manipulative, which cannot be determined at this time. Calling an emergency treatment team meeting may be needed, but it is not the priority intervention.

The Nurse Discovers a Client's Suicide Note That Details the Time