Asked by Brandon Serrano on Sep 23, 2024
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A nurse assesses a patient who reports a 3-week history of depression and crying spells. The patient says, "My business is bankrupt, and I was served with divorce papers." Which subsequent statement by the patient alerts the nurse to a concealed suicidal message?
A) "I wish I were dead."
B) "Life is not worth living."
C) "I have a plan that will fix everything."
D) "My family will be better off without me."
Concealed Suicidal Message
A hidden or indirect sign that a person may be thinking about suicide, not directly communicated through their words or actions.
Crying Spells
Episodes of uncontrollable crying that occur without a specific, identifiable cause, often associated with mood disorders such as depression or anxiety.
- Discern conduct and expressions signaling a greater probability of suicide attempts.
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nishchal thapa1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Verbal clues to suicide may be overt or covert. The incorrect options are overt references to suicide. The correct option is more veiled. It alludes to the patient's suicide as being a way to "fix everything" but does not say it outright.
Learning Objectives
- Discern conduct and expressions signaling a greater probability of suicide attempts.
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