When a client on a psychiatric unit is under suicide precautions and insists on being left alone, what is the best action for the nurse to take?

1. Honor the client’s request for privacy immediately.
2. Remove suicidal means and keep the client under constant observation.
3. Release the client from precautions given their request.
4. Ignore the refusal and continue routine care.

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