Author Question: Which statement indicates that the nurse is acting as an advocate for a client who was hospitalized ... (Read 63 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which statement indicates that the nurse is acting as an advocate for a client who was hospitalized after a suicide attempt and is now nearing discharge?

A. I must observe you continually for 1 hour in order to keep you safe.
B. Let's confer with the treatment team about the resources that you may need after discharge.
C. You must have been very upset to do what you did today.
D. Are you currently thinking about harming yourself?

Question 2

Which client data indicate that a suicidal client is participating in a plan for safety?

A. Compliance with antidepressant therapy
B. A mood rating of 9/10
C. Disclosing a plan for suicide to staff
D. Expressing feelings of hopelessness to nurse

Anna · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse is functioning in an advocacy role when collaborating with the client and treatment team to discuss client problems and needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A degree of the responsibility for the suicidal client's safety is given to the client. When a client shares with staff a plan for suicide, the client is participating in a plan for safety by communicating thoughts of self-harm that would initiate interventions to prevent suicide.