A client is hospitalized on a psychiatric unit secondary to a suicide attempt. He has been diagnosed with depression. He has been consistently depressed. When assessing the client, which of the following would alert the nurse that the clients suicidal risk has worsened?

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When a client suddenly appears to feel better and interacts more, it may indicate they have made a decision to commit suicide, as they may feel relief from having made a plan.

A Client Is Hospitalized on a Psychiatric Unit Secondary to a Suicide