According to the National Patient Safety Goal regarding the hospital's identification of safety risks inherent in its patient population, which of the following is not an action required to identify patients at risk for suicide?
A. Addressing the patient's immediate safety needs and most appropriate setting for treatment
B. Conducting a risk assessment that identifies specific patient characteristics and environmental features that may increase or decrease the risk for suicide
C. Conducting a medical history and physical examination within 24 hours after registration or inpatient admission
Answer: C. Conducting a medical history and physical examination within 24 hours after registration or inpatient admission
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