During the planning of care for a suicidal client,which correctly written outcome should be a nurse's first priority?
A) The client will not physically harm self.
B) The client will express hope for the future by day 3.
C) The client will establish a trusting relationship with the nurse.
D) The client will remain safe during the hospital stay.

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The nurse's priority should be that the client will remain safe during the hospital stay.Client safety should always be the nurse's priority.The "A" answer choice is incorrectly written.Correctly written outcomes must be client focused,measurable,and realistic and contain a time frame.Without a time frame,an outcome cannot be correctly evaluated.

During the Planning of Care for a Suicidal Client,which Correctly