A client is hearing voices that are telling her to kill herself. She is demanding a knife to use on her wrists. Which of the following is most appropriate at this time? 1. Put the client in restraints...


A client is hearing voices that are telling her to kill herself. She is demanding a knife to use on her wrists. Which of the following is most appropriate at this time?


1. Put the client in restraints after giving an IM dose of PRN medication.


2. Ask the client to talk about her anger and what is causing it.


3. Give oral PRN doses of haloperidol (Haldol) and lorazepam (Ativan) as prescribed.


4. Search the client's room for potential weapons after locking the unit kitchen.



May 03, 2022
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