What are some expected outcomes for a nursing diagnosis of risk for self-harm?

Pt has self inflicted abd wounds and has already pulled out one IV. My book only has "Person will choose alternatives that are not harmful." I've got a couple of others, but would appreciate any other useful input.

We're supposed to have specific outcomes. I have "Pt will not pull out necessary IVs or her foley." But other than that, what else do I say that's specific? All I can think of is, "Pt won't harm self." Which isn't very specific, I don't think?

"PT has expressed thoughts of suicide but seems more desperate to get into therapy to deal with her/his problems."

"Pt has agreed to sign 'no-suicide' contract"

I'm not sure that this is what you are looking for but it's a shot. Good Luck!
~T~

"Client/Patient will be compliant with Medical Care."

or

go even vaguer. "Client/Patient will not harm self"

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