While Discussing Assessment of Suicidal Patients,a Novice Nurse Mentions,"I Was

question 12

Multiple Choice

While discussing assessment of suicidal patients,a novice nurse mentions,"I was taught to always base my care on concrete,evidence-based scientific reasoning and never to rely on intuition." Which response by the experienced nurse shows understanding of intuitive reasoning?

• A) "That's wise, because intuition went out of favor with the scientific revolution."
• B) "Critical thinking and intuition are at opposite poles. Keep relying on your expertise."
• C) "It's possible that intuition about suicidality is generated by transfer of feelings from the patient to the nurse."
• D) "It's been determined that intuition is nothing more that extrasensory perception, so some folks have it, and some don't."

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Definitions:

Suicidal Attempts

Actions taken by an individual with the intention to end their life, which did not result in death.

Depression

A common mental health disorder marked by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of emotional and physical problems.

Drug Overdose

The ingestion or application of a drug in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced, leading to a toxic state or death.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Exposure to excessive levels of carbon monoxide gas, which is toxic, leading to symptoms like headache, dizziness, and possibly death.