A 46-year-old man with depression says he plans to shoot himself tonight and has access to a firearm at home. He refuses to involve family and cannot

Question

A 46-year-old man with depression says he plans to shoot himself tonight and has access to a firearm at home. He refuses to involve family and cannot contract for safety. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Arrange emergency psychiatric evaluation and restrict access to lethal means

Answer

Provide reassurance without safety planning

Answer

Avoid asking about firearm access

Answer

Schedule routine follow-up in 6 weeks

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Prescribe sleep medication and discharge

Suicide risk outpatient triage — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 46-year-old man with depression says he plans to shoot himself tonight and has access to a firearm at home. He refuses to involve family and cannot contract for safety. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?