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The Nurse Is Tending to a New Client Who Has

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The nurse is tending to a new client who has made several suicide attempts. The client reports having persistent, strong suicidal intentions. Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate while still promoting a therapeutic hospital environment?


A) The nurse supervises the patient at all times by seating the patient alone at meal times
B) The nurse allows the patient to have unsupervised free time to visit with other group members.
C) The nurse removes any potential tools for self-harm from the patient's room and keeps the door locked.
D) The nurse brings the patient to impromptu group therapy sessions so the patient is never alone for long periods of time.

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