When a Person Tells You They Don't Want to Live

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a person tells you they don't want to live anymore,you should:

• A)Document the statement in their chart.
• B)Comfort them by telling them they are being well taken care of.
• C)Call for the nurse at once.
• D)Notify a family member that the person seems unhappy.

Recognize that different mindsets can be applied to different tasks.

Acknowledge the importance of resilience in achieving success in college and life.

Understand the role of support networks in developing resilience.

Recognize that resilient individuals persevere through difficulties.

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Definitions:

Captive Situations

Circumstances where individuals or groups are held against their will in a controlled environment.

Social Skills

Pertains to the abilities required to communicate, interact, and build relationships with others effectively.

Humans

Members of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, high brain capacity for abstract reasoning, communication, and tool use.

Primates

The mammalian order encompassing humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and complex social behaviors.