Which intervention is the priority for a client admitted with active suicidal ideation and a specific plan?

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B. Institute one-to-one observation and remove dangerous objects — A client with active suicidal ideation and a plan requires immediate safety measures, including close observation and removal of harmful objects. Contracts alone are not sufficient.

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A. Ask the client to promise not to self-harm

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C. Allow the client to stay alone to rest

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D. Encourage the client to journal in private for several hours