A patient is admitted with the diagnosis of gunshot wound to the head due to a suicide attempt.While the patient is in the critical care unit,the plan of care should include which intervention?

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While the patient is in the unit,primary nursing interventions include validating the patient's worth and self-esteem and helping him or her regulate emotional states and behaviors.Patients who have attempted suicide are often stigmatized,and caregivers can resent caring for a person whose critical condition is self-inflicted.A suicide attempt indicates,however,that the patient was experiencing personal and spiritual distress to the point of wanting to end his or her life.The critical care team should make every effort to continue medications for mental health conditions during the critical care stay unless medically contraindicated.If the patient is unable to take oral medications,the team should attempt to find an alternative route if possible.

A Patient Is Admitted with the Diagnosis of Gunshot Wound