A patient is hospitalized for suicidal ideation after two su…
A patient is hospitalized for suicidal ideation after two suicide attempts. For the first 2 days of hospitalization, the patient eats 15% of meals and stays in her room between groups. By the fourth day, the nurse observes that the patient is more sociable, is eating meals, and has a bright affect. Considering patient’s behavior on the fourth day of hospitalization, which factor should the nurse consider?
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