A Patient Says, "I Just Don't Think I Can Keep

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I just don't think I can keep going on.I just want it all to end." The nurse assesses that this patient has suicidal ideation.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Do you have any thoughts of harming yourself?"
• B) "Have you felt like this before?"
• C) "You are just depressed.When you feel better, you won't think that way."
• D) "We will keep you safe here."

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