A 40-year-old man with depression says he plans to shoot himself tonight and has a loaded firearm at home. He refuses to involve family and wants to

Question

A 40-year-old man with depression says he plans to shoot himself tonight and has a loaded firearm at home. He refuses to involve family and wants to leave. He is not intoxicated and is medically stable. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Arrange emergency psychiatric evaluation and maintain safety

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Ask him to call if symptoms worsen

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Promise secrecy and let him leave

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Schedule routine therapy next month

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Prescribe a 90-day antidepressant supply

Suicide safety — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 40-year-old man with depression says he plans to shoot himself tonight and has a loaded firearm at home. He refuses to involve family and wants to leave. He is not intoxicated and is medically stable. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?