Suicide & Self-Harm Assessment & Nursing Care | Psych Guide #06
When suicide or self-harm risk is present, direct assessment and immediate patient safety take priority.
This guide reviews direct suicide inquiry, suicidal ideation, plan, intent, access to means, risk and protective factors, immediate safety interventions, environmental precautions, observation concepts, documentation, communication, and escalation.
Designed to reinforce the nurse's role in recognizing risk, assessing directly, protecting the patient, communicating findings, and escalating care appropriately.
Format: Digital printable study guide • 8 × 10 portrait • High-resolution • Instant-reference design
Important: This is an educational study aid and does not replace assigned textbooks, course materials, institutional policies, clinical judgment, or provider guidance.
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