Which Statement Made by a Patient Who Attempted Suicide 5

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a patient who attempted suicide 5 days ago would cause the nurse to observe his behavior more closely?

• A) "When I'm discharged, maybe my son will let me stay with him."
• B) "I'm not sure I will ever really enjoy the things we did before I lost her."
• C) "It puzzles me that anyone would want to kill themselves but I certainly did."
• D) "My wife and I would have celebrated our thirty-sixth wedding anniversary today."

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Definitions:

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