A severely depressed patient lost 20 pounds over the past month,has chronic low self-esteem,and the intent and a plan for suicide.The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for 1 week.The nurse adds this outcome to the plan of care: Patient will refrain from gestures and attempts to harm self.Which nursing intervention is most directly related to this outcome?

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The intervention should relate to patient safety.The other options,related to nutrition,self-esteem and medication therapy,are important but not a priority.

A Severely Depressed Patient Lost 20 Pounds Over the Past