Considering the Myth That When a Person Has Attempted Suicide

question 50

Multiple Choice

Considering the myth that when a person has attempted suicide and pulls out of it the danger is over,a crisis worker should remember that if such a client seemed unusually serene and nonlethal toward self:​

• A)an important danger signal for that client would be a period of euphoria following the depressed or suicidal episode.​
• B)​then,in case the client committed suicide,it would definitely be an impulsive act.
• C)​then,the crisis worker would probably have misinterpreted the client's score on The Triage Assessment Scale.
• D)All three of the statements are valid.

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Definitions:

Adventitious Crisis

A crisis resulting from unexpected external stressors or traumatic events, not predicted as part of normal life.

Triage Nurse

A specialized nurse responsible for assessing patients on arrival to determine their need for urgent care based on the severity of their condition.

Anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Fearful

Feeling afraid or anxious; the emotional response to perceived threats or danger.