The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Recovering from a Suicide

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a suicide attempt. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that the risk of suicide has diminished?

• A)"I am not looking forward to going home with my parents."
• B)"I now know that threatening suicide will help me get what I want from my parents."
• C)"Even though I failed this time, I lived to think about it again."
• D)"I am looking forward to going to school and seeing my friends."

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