A Client Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features hears voices commanding self-harm.The client refuses to commit to developing a plan for safety.Which is the nurse's priority intervention at this time?

A) Obtaining an order for locked seclusion until client is no longer suicidal
B) Conducting 15-minute checks to ensure safety
C) Placing the client on one-to-one observation while monitoring suicidal ideations
D) Encouraging client to express feelings related to suicide