The physician and the nurse concur that a patient should be hospitalized because she cannot control her destructive impulses without medical assistance. Which is the most appropriate intervention to include in the plan of care to ensure the patient’s physical safety:

Which groups are at highest risk for self-destructive behavior?

A 32-year-old man, accompanied by two police officers, is brought to the emergency department (ED) in handcuffs. He had been standing on the rooftop of a six-story office building, shouting obscenities and yelling, “You are all doomed to die for what you’ve done to me.” The priority nursing action at this time would be to evaluate the patient’s:

While the nurse applies sterile dressings to the wounds of a 42-year-old male, who has attempted suicide, the patient says, “It makes sense. I don’t have anybody. I want to put myself out of this misery. Next time, I’ll succeed.” Which nursing action would be essential during the initial interview of this patient?

A 32-year-old man, accompanied by two police officers, is brought to the emergency department (ED) in handcuffs. He had been standing on the rooftop of a six-story office building, shouting obscenities and yelling, “You are all doomed to die for what you’ve done to me.” The priority nursing action at this time would be to evaluate the patient’s:

When assessing a suicidal patient’s behavior, the nurse should pay particular attention to the suicide method because:

The immediate goal when caring for an assaultive or homicidal patient is to:

A 32-year-old man, accompanied by two police officers, is brought to the emergency department (ED) in handcuffs. He had been standing on the rooftop of a six-story office building, shouting obscenities and yelling, “You are all doomed to die for what you’ve done to me.” The priority nursing action at this time would be to evaluate the patient’s:

All of the following statements about suicide are true except:

Which characteristic is shared by most suicidal patients?

A client with suicidal ideation is undergoing dialectical behavior therapy. The nurse should educate the client to expect which type of treatment?

A client with a history of severe depression and anxiety is in the hospital after attempting suicide. Which evidence would most likely be seen that indicates a crisis in a person with a mental illness? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are risk factors for suicide? Select all that apply.

A 45-year-old client with schizophrenia has been brought to the hospital after trying to commit suicide. The client tells the nurse that the voices he hears told him to do it. He is extremely anxious and upset. Which assessment question would most likely help the nurse to assess the client’s perception of this event?

Signs of suicidal intent or planning include which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a suicidal client who began taking an antidepressant two weeks before attempting suicide. The nurse knows that first-line antidepressants that have the fewest side effects are which of the following?

A client with major depressive disorder is receiving care for suicidal ideation. The nurse is talking to the client about treatment options. Which of the following is a feature of shared decision making used to meet this client’s needs for care?

The nurse caring for a 16-year-old male knows that which of the following is a warning sign of suicide? Select all that apply.

The nurse is leading group therapy in a behavioral health unit. Which client concerns the nurse the most?

The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old client. The client’s mother informs the nurse that the client told her that he wants to kill himself. What is the priority?

Signs of suicidal intent or planning include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A client with depression has been taken to the emergency department by a friend after making statements that he was contemplating suicide. The provider has ordered that the client be admitted for inpatient treatment but the client refuses. Which of the following best explains the client’s rights in this situation?

A psych nurse is floated to the emergency room to help with the number of psych clients that are being triaged. The psych nurse knows to see the client with which of the following first?

Which of the following are risk factors for suicide? Select all that apply.

The provider has finished seeing four clients in the emergency room. The nurse should first assess the client with which condition?

A client with a history of severe depression and anxiety is in the hospital after attempting suicide. Which evidence would most likely be seen that indicates a crisis in a person with a mental illness? Select all that apply.

A client with suicidal ideation is undergoing dialectical behavior therapy. The nurse should educate the client to expect which type of treatment?