A patient with major depression has lost 20 pounds in one month has chronic low self-esteem and a plan for suicide.The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week.Which nursing intervention is most directly related to this outcome: "Patient will refrain from gestures and attempts to harm self"?

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Implementing suicide precautions is the only option related to patient safety.The other options,related to nutrition,self-esteem,and medication therapy,are important but are not priorities.

A Patient with Major Depression Has Lost 20 Pounds in One