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Question: "Which safety practice would you use for patients who are identified as having an increased risk of suicide?"

Options:

1. "Implement safety practices only for patients who have attempted suicide in the past." (Incorrect: Safety practices must apply to all patients identified with current risk, not just past attempters.)
2. "Remove objects that could be potentially used for self-harm from the patient care area." (Correct: Removing environmental hazards/means of self-harm is a standard, immediate safety intervention.)
3. "Keep information confidential if a patient states 'I am tired of living'." (Incorrect: Statements indicating suicidal ideation must be reported immediately to ensure patient safety; confidentiality is breached for safety.)
4. "Place patients who are at risk for suicide in isolation." (Incorrect: Isolation can increase distress and risk; continuous observation or 1:1 monitoring is standard, not punitive isolation.)

Determine the correct safety practice

Removing potentially harmful objects (ligature points, sharp objects, belts, etc.) from the immediate environment is a primary clinical safety standard for suicide risk mitigation.

Answer:

• Implement safety practices only for patients who have attempted suicide in the past.
• Remove objects that could be potentially used for self-harm from the patient care area. (Correct answer)
• Keep information confidential if a patient states "I am tired of living".
• Place patients who are at risk for suicide in isolation.