MrSuzuki,79,is Deteriorating but Remains Alert and Oriented

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mr.Suzuki,79,is deteriorating but remains alert and oriented.Three days after admission,he tells his nurse,"I am tired of being sick.I wish I could end it all." What is the most accurate and informative way to record this data in the progress notes?

• A)Appears to be depressed,possibly suicidal
• B)Complains he is tired of being ill and wants to die
• C)Does not want to live any longer because he is tired of being ill
• D)Client states,"I am tired of being sick.I wish I could end it all."

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