An adult attempts suicide after declaring bankruptcy.The patient is hospitalized and takes an antidepressant medication for 5 days.The patient is now more talkative and shows increased energy on the unit.Select the highest priority nursing intervention.

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The patient now has more energy and may have decided on suicide,especially considering the history of the prior suicide attempt.The patient must be supervised 24 hours per day;the patient is still a suicide risk.

An Adult Attempts Suicide After Declaring Bankruptcy