Which Statement by a Patient During an Assessment Interview Should

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient during an assessment interview should alert the nurse to the patient's need for immediate,active intervention?

• A)"I am mixed up,but I know I need help."
• B)"I have no one to turn to for help or support."
• C)"It is worse when you are a person of color."
• D)"I tried to get attention before I shot myself."

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