A Suicidal Client Says to a Nurse,"There's Nothing to Live

question 15

Multiple Choice

A suicidal client says to a nurse,"There's nothing to live for anymore." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

• A) "Why don't you consider doing volunteer work in a homeless shelter?"
• B) "Let's discuss the negative aspects of your life."
• C) "Things will look better in the morning."
• D) "It sounds like you are feeling pretty hopeless."

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Definitions:

Perfect Information

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