A patient with suicidal impulses is placed on suicide precautions.Which measures will the nurse incorporate into the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Allow no glass or metal on meal trays.
B) Remove all potentially harmful objects.
C) Maintain continuous one-on-one nursing observation.
D) Check the patient's whereabouts every 15 minutes, and make frequent verbal contacts.
E) Keep the patient within visual range while he or she is awake, and check every 15 to 30 minutes while asleep.
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