The health care team is planning care for a patient hospitalized following a suicide at-tempt. Which ...

The health care team is planning care for a patient hospitalized following a suicide at-tempt. Which statement by a team member should serve as a basis for planning?
 
  a. A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt is at low risk for another at-tempt.
  b. A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt is at very high risk for another attempt.
  c. A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt requires ongoing assessment to determine the level of risk.
  d. A patient who has made a recent suicide attempt may be at risk for 24 hours un-til medication takes effect.