A client is newly committed to an inpatient psychiatric unit.Which nursing intervention best lowers this client's risk for suicide?
A)Encouraging participation in the milieu to promote hope
B)Developing a strong personal relationship with the client
C)Observing the client at intervals determined by assessed data
D)Encouraging and redirecting the client to concentrate on happier times

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The best nursing intervention to lower the client's risk for suicide is to observe the client at intervals determined by assessed data. This allows the nurse to monitor the client's mood, behavior, and response to treatment, and intervene if necessary to prevent suicidal ideation or behavior. Encouraging participation in the milieu and redirecting the client's thoughts can also be helpful interventions, but they are not the best option for specifically lowering suicide risk. Developing a strong personal relationship with the client may be important for overall therapeutic alliance, but it alone is not enough to prevent suicide.

A Client Is Newly Committed to an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit