Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
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The nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who attempted suicide after being diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease. It would be a priority for the nurse to
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Continuous one-to-one observation (C) is the priority to ensure safety after a suicide attempt. Room assignment (A), exploring feelings (B), and mental status exam (D) are secondary.