What standard of care is exemplified when a nurse arranges for follow-up within 24 hours for a client discharged from the hospital after a suicidal crisis?
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Correct answer: Recommended standard of care for persons at risk for suicide.
Follow-up and continuity of care are part of recommended standards for suicide risk management.
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