A client is newly admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which of the following is most critical to assess when determining risk for suicide?

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The client's history of suicide attempts is the most critical factor when determining risk for suicide. It indicates a past behavior that may be predictive of future attempts. Family history of depression, the client's orientation to reality, and family support systems, while important factors to assess, are not as critical as a history of suicide attempts.

A Client Is Newly Admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit