The family of a suicidal client is very supportive and requests more facts related to caring for their family member after discharge. Which information should the nurse provide?
A. Address only serious suicide threats to avoid the possibility of secondary gain.
B. Promote trust by verbalizing a promise to keep suicide attempt information within the family.
C. Offer a private environment to provide needed time alone at least once a day.
D. Be available to actively listen, support, and accept feelings.
D
Being available to actively listen, support, and accept feelings increases the potential that a client would confide suicidal ideations to family members.
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