A Nurse Wants to Perform a Preliminary Assessment for Suicidal

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse wants to perform a preliminary assessment for suicidal ideation in an older adult patient. Which question would obtain the desired data?

• A) "What thoughts do you have about a person's right to take his or her own life?"
• B) "If you felt suicidal, would you communicate your feelings to anyone?"
• C) "Do you have any risk factors that potentially contribute to suicide?"
• D) "Do you think you are vulnerable to developing a depressed mood?"

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Definitions:

Jonah Complex

The fear that maximizing our potential will lead to a situation with which we will be unable to cope.

Neurotic Needs

Neurotic needs are compulsive attachments or strategies that individuals develop to cope with feelings of insecurity and anxiety, according to psychoanalytic theories.

Irrational Defenses

Mental strategies that are logically flawed used by individuals to protect themselves from feelings of anxiety or guilt.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, or apprehension, often with no clear justification. It can affect both the mind and the body, leading to physical symptoms as well as psychological distress.