A nursing student is developing a plan of care for a suicidal client. Which documented intervention should the student implement first?

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The first step in caring for a suicidal client is to assess their suicide risk. This allows the nurse to determine the appropriate interventions and level of care needed. Once the risk has been assessed, the nurse can then provide a hazard-free environment, observe the client's behaviors and communication, and communicate therapeutically as part of the overall plan of care.

A Nursing Student Is Developing a Plan of Care for a Suicidal