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    ATI Remediation Proctored Exam 3 (Mental and Med Surg)
    Select All That Apply

    A nurse on an acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client's partner to take back home?(Select All that Apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale:A. Nylon socks are generally not considered a risk for self-harm and can be safely kept with the client.B. A glass-framed picture presents a risk as the glass could be broken and used for self-harm. This item should be taken home.C. Lace-up tennis shoes have long laces that could be used for self-harm, making them unsafe for a client at risk of suicide.D. Cotton underwear does not pose a significant risk for self-harm and can be kept with the client.E. A necklace could be used for self-harm, such as strangulation, and should be taken home to ensure the client's safety.

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