The Nurse Is Assessing Four Patients for a Risk for Suicide

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing four patients for a risk for suicide. According to the Level of Suicidal Severity Index, which patient statement indicates the greatest risk for suicide?

• A) "I have no reason to live anymore, and suicide is my only option."
• B) "I think committing suicide will help to solve all the problems I have."
• C) "I plan to commit suicide by overdosing on prescription pain medication."
• D) "I sometimes think about how suicide might solve my problems, but I would never do it."

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