The nurse working at the crisis center received a call from a patient who stated he was depressed and wanted to die.Further investigation revealed that the patient had within reach all of the items listed below that he could use "to get the job done." Which item would cause the nurse the most concern?

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Firearms are the most lethal form of weapons that are used to complete suicide,with 50.2% of all individuals who completed suicide in 2007 doing so with a firearm.Using a firearm is a more lethal method of suicide than are medications,a garden hose,or a bottle of alcohol.It does not allow time for rescue.

The Nurse Working at the Crisis Center Received a Call