There Are Several Suicidal Patients on the Psychiatric Unit

There are several suicidal patients on the psychiatric unit.When meal trays are returned to the kitchen,a serrated-edge knife is missing.The nurse to whom the aide reports this should:

A) Acknowledge the information and be watchful for the remainder of the shift.
B) Ask each of the patients on suicide precautions where the knife is hidden.
C) Report the information to the charge nurse and suggest a unit search.
D) Report the information to security and let them handle the matter.

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