A nurse is caring for a client who attempted suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Serve meals with plastic utensils: Clients who have attempted suicide are at risk of self-harm. Using plastic utensils reduces the risk of injury from sharp objects and is an immediate safety intervention to prevent further attempts. This is a standard precaution in suicide precautions. B. Assign another client to accompany the client to therapy sessions: Clients at risk for suicide should be supervised by staff, not other clients. Relying on peers does not ensure safety and may place both clients at risk, making this an inappropriate intervention. C. Assign the client to a private room: While privacy can provide comfort, placing a high-risk client in a private room without adequate observation increases the risk of unnoticed self-harm. Clients at risk for suicide require close monitoring and a safe environment with staff visibility. D. Check on the client every 4 hr: Suicide precautions require frequent observation, often continuous or at least every 15–30 minutes depending on risk level. Checking every 4 hours is insufficient and does not adequately ensure client safety.