A Nurse Is Interviewing a Client Who Recently Attempted Suicide

question 57

Multiple Choice

A nurse is interviewing a client who recently attempted suicide. Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?

• A)"Do you currently have a plan for killing yourself?"
• B)"Why would you think about harming yourself?"
• C)"Did you feel unsafe?"
• D)"Do you ever think about hurting yourself?"

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