A Patient Who Recently Attempted Suicide Talks with the Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who recently attempted suicide talks with the nurse about wanting to take a walk on hospital grounds.The nurse responds by telling the patient,"I will talk with the psychiatrist on your behalf." Select the accurate analysis of this interaction.

• A) The nurse is behaving in an overly helpful way.
• B) The nurse is showing positive regard for the patient.
• C) The nurse is modeling healthy behaviors for the patient.
• D) The patient has manipulated the nurse into taking this action.

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