NCLEX-RN · Question #379
As a nurse works with an adolescent with cystic fibrosis, the nurse begins to notice that he appears depressed and talks about suicide and feelings of worthlessness. This is an important factor to…
The correct answer is B. No threat of suicide should be ignored or challenged in any way. (A) Threats of suicide should always be taken seriously. (B) This client has a life-threatening chronic illness. He may be concerned about dying or he may actually be contemplating suicide. (C) Sometimes clients who have made the decision to commit suicide appear to be less (D)…
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As a nurse works with an adolescent with cystic fibrosis, the nurse begins to notice that he appears depressed and talks about suicide and feelings of worthlessness. This is an important factor to consider in planning for his care because:
Options
- AIt may be a bid for attention and an indication that more diversionary activity should be planned for
- BNo threat of suicide should be ignored or challenged in any way
- CHe needs to be observed carefully for signs that his depression has been relieved
- DHe needs to be confronted with his feelings and forced to work through them
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A4% (1)
- B86% (24)
- C4% (1)
- D7% (2)
Explanation
(A) Threats of suicide should always be taken seriously. (B) This client has a life-threatening chronic illness. He may be concerned about dying or he may actually be contemplating suicide. (C) Sometimes clients who have made the decision to commit suicide appear to be less (D) Forcing him to look at his feelings may cause him to build a defense against the depression with behavioral or psychosomatic disturbances.
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