A client is brought to the psychiatric unit from the emergency department (ED) escorted by ED staff and a security officer. The client's shoulder is bandaged and his arm is in a sling because of a...

A client is brought to the psychiatric unit from the emergency department (ED) escorted by ED staff and a security officer. The client's shoulder is bandaged and his arm is in a sling because of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his shoulder. Later, the client's wife follows with a bag of her husband's belongings. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate at this time?

1. Tell the wife to take her husband's things home because he is suicidal.

2. Instruct the wife to unpack the bag and put her husband's things in the dresser.

3. Ask the wife whether the bag contains anything dangerous.

4. Inspect the bag and its contents in the presence of the client and his wife.