The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Tells the Nurse

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who tells the nurse, "I attempted suicide last year but I feel like I am doing better now." On what will the nurse focus during patient education?

• A) Emphasizing that the patient seek and use resources to prevent a suicide attempt
• B) Encouraging the patient to call family members for support when having feelings of suicide
• C) Developing a pamphlet of information that the patient will use to increase knowledge on suicide prevention
• D) Encouraging the patient attend a support group with other individuals who have attempted suicide

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