A patient recently hospitalized for two weeks committed suicide during the night. Which initial measure will be most helpful for staff members and other patients regarding this event?
A) Request the public information officer to address inquiries from the local media.
B) Hold a staff meeting to express feelings and plan the care for other patients.
C) Ask the patient's roommate not to discuss the event with other patients.
D) Quickly discharge as many patients as possible to prevent panic.

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Interventions should be aimed at helping the staff and patients come to terms with the loss and to grow because of the incident. Then, a community meeting should be scheduled to allow other patients to express their feelings and request help. Staff members should be prepared to provide additional support and reassurance to patients and should seek opportunities for peer support. The incorrect options will not control information or may result in unsafe care.

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