The health care team is planning care for a patient hospitalized following a suicide attempt.Which statement by a team member should serve as a basis for planning?
A) "A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt is at low risk for another attempt."
B) "A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt is at very high risk for another attempt."
C) "A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt requires ongoing assessment to determine the level of risk."
D) "A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt may be at risk for 24 hours until medication takes effect."
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