- A compulsion is an irresistible urge to perform an irrational act, such as walking in a clockwise circle before leaving a room or washing the hands repeatedly.
- A patient who has a chosen method and a plan to commit suicide in the next 48 to 72 hours is at high risk for suicide.
- A patient who has a chosen method and a plan to commit suicide in the next 48 to 72 hours is at high risk for suicide.