The Statement Made by the Patient During the Assessment Interview

question 19

Multiple Choice

The statement made by the patient during the assessment interview that should alert the nurse to the patient's need for immediate,active intervention is:

• A) "I am mixed up,but I know I need help."
• B) "I have no one to turn to,you're my last hope."
• C) "Why doesn't anyone care anymore?"
• D) "It's a long,rough road out there,very hard."

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