Which of the following would be helpful in preventing suicide for clients about to be discharged from a psychiatric inpatient unit? Select all that apply.
1. At discharge give all depressed clients a card containing the crisis phone line number for their area.
2. Have all clients who have expressed suicidal ideation just prior to or during hospitalization make a written personal suicide prevention plan.
3. Require that all clients who have had previous suicidal ideation, plans, or attempts refill their medication every 2 weeks rather than monthly.
4. Educate family and friends of previously suicidal clients in ways to help clients remain safe after discharge.
5. Suggest that family and friends of previously suicidal clients know the client's whereabouts at all times.
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