Which Strategy Should the Nurse Implement First with a Suicidal

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which strategy should the nurse implement first with a suicidal client?

• A)Ask a direct question such as,"Do you ever think about killing yourself?"
• B)Ask the client to rate his or her mood on a scale from 1 to 10.
• C)Establish a trusting nurse-client relationship.
• D)Apply the nursing process to the planning of client care.