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on: Jul 19, 2018
Your depressed patient has suddenly changed to being more cheerful and tells you he wants to reduce the clutter at home and give away some prized possessions to friends. What should be your response?
 
  A.
  I'm glad you are feeling better.
  B.
  I'll tell the doctor and maybe he will reduce your dose of antidepressant.
  C.
  Ask the patient if he has any thoughts about suicide.
  D.
  Document what the patient tells you and see another patient.

Question 2

Your new patient is admitted after a suicide attempt. She states, Let me die, I don't deserve to live. What is your best response?
 
  A.
  Why do you want to die?
  B.
  You have so much to live for.
  C.
  How do you think your family feels now?
  D.
  You must have been feeling very hopeless. Tell me about it.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Giving away prized possessions often precedes planned suicide. Being direct and asking about suicide intent is important.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
This answer allows the patient to acknowledge her feelings and talk about them. The other responses sound more judgmental.


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