A Nurse Wants to Assess for Suicidal Ideation in an Elderly

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse wants to assess for suicidal ideation in an elderly patient. Select the best question to begin this assessment.

• A) "Are there any things going on in your life that would cause you to consider suicide?"
• B) "What are your beliefs about a person's right to take his or her own life?"
• C) "Do you think you are vulnerable to developing a depressed mood?"
• D) "If you felt suicidal, would you tell someone about your feelings?"

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Definitions:

Aboriginal People

Indigenous peoples native to a land or region, especially referring to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada.

Consciousness

Being cognizant and able to reflect on one's own life, feelings, thoughts, setting, and personal experiences.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that include thinking, perceiving, decision-making, problem-solving, and remembering.

Circadian Rhythm

An internal biological clock regulating a variety of physiological processes, including the sleep-wake cycle, over roughly a 24-hour period.