A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Threatened

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who has threatened to commit suicide by hanging. The client states, "I'm going to use a knotted shower curtain when no one is around." Which information would determine the nurse's plan of care for this client?

• A) The more specific the plan is, the more likely the client will attempt suicide.
• B) Clients who talk about suicide rarely actually commit it.
• C) Clients who threaten suicide should be observed every 15 minutes
• D) After a brief assessment, the nurse would avoid the topic of suicide.

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