A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Threatening to Commit

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client threatening to commit suicide by hanging.The client states,"I'm going to use a knotted shower curtain when no one is around." Which information will determine the nurse's plan of care for this client?

A) The more specific the plan is,the more likely the client will attempt suicide.
B) Clients who talk about suicide never actually commit it.
C) Clients who threaten suicide should be observed every 15 minutes.
D) After a brief assessment,the nurse should avoid the topic of suicide.