As a Pediatric Nurse, What Is Your First Action If

question 2

Multiple Choice

As a pediatric nurse, what is your first action if you suspect a child is harboring thoughts of suicide?

• A) Report these thoughts to the interdisciplinary team
• B) Place the child in protective custody
• C) Implement all safety precautions
• D) Conduct an assessment of lethality

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Definitions:

Formal Communication

Formal communication refers to the structured and official way of exchanging information within an organization, adhering to established protocols and rules.

Organizational Hierarchy

A structured ranking of individuals within an organization based on levels of responsibility, authority, or status.

Geographic Dispersion

The spread or distribution of a population or entity across different geographical locations.

Reception

The act or process of receiving, such as how an audience receives and interprets a message.