A patient hospitalized for 2 weeks committed suicide during the night. Which initial nursing measure will be most important regarding this event?
A) Ask the information technology manager to verify that the hospital information system is secure.
B) Hold a staff meeting to express feelings and plan care for the other patients.
C) Ask the patient's roommate not to discuss the event with other patients.
D) Prepare a report of a sentinel event.
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