A Nurse Counsels a Patient with Recent Suicidal Ideation

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse counsels a patient with recent suicidal ideation. Which is the nurse's most therapeutic comment?

• A) "Let's make a list of all your problems and think of solutions for each one."
• B) "I'm happy you're taking control of your problems and trying to find solutions."
• C) "When you have bad feelings, try to focus on positive experiences from your life."
• D) "Let's consider which problems are most important and which are less important."

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