A depressed patient says, Nothing matters anymore. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?A) Are you having thoughts of suicide?B) I am not sure I understand what you are trying to say.C) Try to stay hopeful. Things have a way of working out.D) Tell me more about what interested you before you began feeling depressed.

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A depressed patient says, Nothing matters anymore. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?A)  Are you having thoughts of suicide?B)  I am not sure I understand what you are trying to say.C)  Try to stay hopeful. Things have a way of working out.D)  Tell me more about what interested you before you began feeling depressed.

Sydney Morgan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The nurse must make overt what is covert; that is, the possibility of suicide must be openly addressed. Often, patients feel relieved to be able to talk about suicidal ideation.

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