Multiple Choice
The treatment team is making a discharge decision regarding a previously suicidal client. Which client assessment information should a nurse recognize as contributing to the team's decision?
A) No previous admissions for major depressive disorder
B) Vital signs stable; no psychosis noted
C) Able to comply with medication regimen; able to problem-solve life issues
D) Able to participate in a plan for safety; family agrees to constant observation
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