Crisis Intervention and Suicidal Ideation · NCLEX Exam

If a client shows signs of acute suicidal crisis, what is the most appropriate intervention?

  1. Place the client in a locked seclusion room without any explanation
  2. Build a safety plan and restrict access to lethal means
  3. Skip the risk assessment because the client appears calm
  4. Rely solely on the client's signed 'no-suicide' contract for safety
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Correct answer: Build a safety plan and restrict access to lethal means

In a crisis, creating a safety plan and reducing access to lethal means are evidence-based interventions.

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