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Progressive Care RN A v1 Exam Graded A+ A 16 year old patient was admitted to the unit for asthma exacerbation. The patient has a suicide attempt the previous shift and states "I want to die because I am being bullied at school." Which of the following is the MOST important action? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the patient on suicide precautions to prevent a second suicide attempt

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Progressive Care RN A v1 Exam Graded A+
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