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A Nurse Discovers a Client's Suicide Note That Details the Time,place,and

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A nurse discovers a client's suicide note that details the time,place,and means to commit suicide.What should be the priority nursing action,and why?


A) Administer lorazepam (Ativan) prn,because the client is angry about plan exposure.
B) Establish room restrictions,because the client's threat is an attempt to manipulate the staff.
C) Place client on one-to-one suicide precautions,because specific plans likely lead to attempts.
D) Call an emergency treatment team meeting,because the client's threat must be addressed.

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