Dee, a Female Client Who Has a History of Major

Multiple Choice

Dee, a female client who has a history of major depression, is rushed to the emergency department after attempting to jump off from a building. The client says she has been planning to kill herself since her husband left her for another woman. Which action by the admitting nurse is the priority?

A) Search the client for weapons.
B) Pad the side rails of the bed.
C) Place the client in a room with CCTV camera.
D) Remove the client's clothing and search her belongings.