A patient previously hospitalized for 2 weeks committed suicide the day after discharge. Which initial nursing measure will be most important regarding this event?

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Support and an opportunity for staff to safely express feelings about the event should occur first. Interventions should help the staff come to terms with the loss and grow because of the incident. Identifying overlooked clues or faulty judgments will provide the groundwork for identifying changes needed in policies and procedures for future patients. Consulting the legal department is not an initial measure. A sentinel event report is not part of the medical record and can be prepared later. The other incorrect options will not control information or would result in unsafe care.

A Patient Previously Hospitalized for 2 Weeks Committed Suicide the Day