During an Interview, You Have the Impression That a Patient

question 27

Multiple Choice

During an interview, you have the impression that a patient may be considering suicide. Which action is essential?

• A) Ask whether the patient has considered self-harm.
• B) Avoid directly confronting the patient regarding your impression.
• C) Ask whether the patient would like to visit a psychiatrist.
• D) Record the impression in the patient's chart and refer the patient for hospitalization.

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