Multiple Choice
A nurse and patient construct a no-suicide contract. Select the preferable wording for the contract.
A) "I will not try to harm myself during the next 24 hours."
B) "I will not make a suicide attempt while I am hospitalized."
C) "For the next 24 hours, I will not kill or harm myself in any way."
D) "I will not kill myself until I call my primary nurse or a member of the staff."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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