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Ronny is a 46-year-old WM who presents to CRU from UPC. He is on ACOT for PAD and DTO. He is SMI designated. Life Behavioral Wellness is client's OP treatment agency. Per amended letter, client moved to a new place and the next day picked a knife and threaten to cut myself. He has a hx of self-harm including an attempt to hang himself whiles in prison. He is calm and cooperative during admission. He has a PMH of HTN, Asthma, TB, seizure and brain surgery. Client's vitals were WNLs. He will benefit from meeting with the provider, and medication

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