Author Question: When working with a suicidal client, the nurse can reduce the risk of suicide attempts by the client ... (Read 94 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When working with a suicidal client, the nurse can reduce the risk of suicide attempts by the client BEST through which of the following actions?

a. getting the client engaged in activities during all waking hours
b. having the client increase contact with his or her family
c. having the client sign a written no-suicide contract
d. providing numbers where the client can reach the nurse 24 hours a day

Question 2

A nurse identifies that a client is in Phase 1 of the developmental stages of a crisis. Which symptoms should the nurse anticipate when caring for this client?

A) The individual may try to view the problem from a different perspective, or even to overlook certain aspects of it.
B) Cognitive functions are disordered, emotions are labile, and behavior may reflect the presence of psychotic thinking.
C) The client has developed anxiety.
D) Feelings of confusion and disorganization prevail.

kishoreddi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse can reduce the risk of suicide attempts by having the client sign a written no-suicide contract. Most therapists agree that when clients readily agree to not harm themselves during a prescribed period, risk is decreased. Often such contracts are written and signed, and the clients are assured they have someone to call if they cannot bear it alone.

Answer to Question 2

C