A Patient Was Admitted and Prescribed Antidepressants for Severe Depression

A patient was admitted and prescribed antidepressants for severe depression with feelings of hopelessness,helplessness,and suicidal ideation.When would the patient be at greatest risk for suicide during hospitalization?

A) Within the first hour after admission and when family leaves
B) At night after visitors leave and patients are allow in their room
C) Within the first 24 hours after admission and as discharge approaches
D) Within 48 hours of first expressing suicidal ideation and as therapy progresses

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