Nurse Amy is aware that the client is at highest risk for suicide?
a. One who appears depressed, frequently thinks of dying, and gives away all personal possessions
b. One who plans a violent death and has the means readily available
c. One who tells others that he or she might do something if life doesn’t get better soon
d. One who talks about wanting to die
Answer B.
The client at highest risk for suicide is one who plans a violent death (for example, by gunshot, jumping off a bridge, or hanging), has a specific plan (for example, after the spouse leaves for work), and has the means readily available (for example, a rifle hidden in the garage). A client who gives away possessions, thinks about death, or talks about wanting to die or attempting suicide is considered at a lower risk for suicide because this behavior typically serves to alert others that the client is contemplating suicide and wishes to be helped.
a. One who appears depressed, frequently thinks of dying, and gives away all personal possessions
b. One who plans a violent death and has the means readily available
c. One who tells others that he or she might do something if life doesn’t get better soon
d. One who talks about wanting to die
Answer B.
The client at highest risk for suicide is one who plans a violent death (for example, by gunshot, jumping off a bridge, or hanging), has a specific plan (for example, after the spouse leaves for work), and has the means readily available (for example, a rifle hidden in the garage). A client who gives away possessions, thinks about death, or talks about wanting to die or attempting suicide is considered at a lower risk for suicide because this behavior typically serves to alert others that the client is contemplating suicide and wishes to be helped.