NCLEX-RN · Question #846
Three weeks following discharge, a male client is readmitted to the psychiatric unit for depression. His wife stated that he had threatened to kill himself with a handgun. As the nurse admits him to…
The correct answer is D. "You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?". (A) This response does not acknowledge the client's feelings. (B) This is a closed question and does not encourage communication. (C) This response negates the client's feelings and does not require a response from the client. (D) This acknowledges the client's implied thoughts…
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Three weeks following discharge, a male client is readmitted to the psychiatric unit for depression. His wife stated that he had threatened to kill himself with a handgun. As the nurse admits him to the unit, he says, "I wish I were dead because I am worthless to everyone; I guess I am just no good." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
Options
- A"I don't think you are worthless. I'm glad to see you, and we will help you."
- B"Don't you think this is a sign of your illness?"
- C"I know with your wife and new baby that you do have a lot to live for."
- D"You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?"
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A11% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D81% (30)
Explanation
(A) This response does not acknowledge the client's feelings. (B) This is a closed question and does not encourage communication. (C) This response negates the client's feelings and does not require a response from the client. (D) This acknowledges the client's implied thoughts and feelings and encourages a response.
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