Author Question: A severely depressed client who has been on suicide precautions tells the nurse I am feeling a lot ... (Read 82 times)

jayhills49 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A severely depressed client who has been on suicide precautions tells the nurse I am feeling a lot
better, so you can stop watching me. I have taken too much of your time already.. The best response
for the nurse to make would be

a. I wonder what this sudden change is all about. Care to elaborate?
b. I am glad you are feeling better. The team will consider what you have said..
c. You should not try to direct your plan for care. Leave that to the team..
d. Because we are concerned about your safety, we will continue with our plan..

Question 2

The plan of care for a client who has demonstrated outbursts of physical violence against his family
when frustrated and periods of remorse after each outburst would be considered successful when the
client

a. expresses frustration verbally instead of physically.
b. agrees to seek counseling at a future time.
c. explains the rationale for his behavior to the victim.
d. identifies three personal strengths.

cswans24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
When a client seeks to have precautions lifted by professing to feel better, the client may be seeking
greater freedom in which to attempt suicide. Changing the treatment plan requires careful evaluation
of outcome indicators by staff. Option A will not cause the client to admit to a suicidal plan. Option
B does not convey concern for the client. Option C remonstrates the client and suggests the client is
not a partner in the care process.

Answer to Question 2

A
Option A indicates that the client has developed a healthier way of coping with frustration. The other
options do not confirm the success of the interventions.