The nurse has been working with a client who was admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt by overdose. After 10 days of treatment, the provider discharges the client
Which statement by the client will indicate to the nurse that this client is ready for discharge? a. "The next time, I'll be careful who I tell."
b. "I enjoy living alone, and I don't need to socialize."
c. "I am cured. I will never get depressed again."
d. "I have no thoughts of suicide or plans to harm myself."
D
The best indication to the nurse that the client is ready for discharge is the statement, "I have no thoughts of suicide or plans to harm myself." Saying, "The next time, I'll be careful who I tell," indicates that the client is possibly still having suicidal thoughts. The client's statement about living alone indicates that the client does not understand what factors might cause him to have feelings of isolation, hopelessness, or worthlessness. The statement, "I am cured. I will never get depressed again,"is incorrect because it demonstrates that the client does not realize there is no cure for depression.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is working in a prenatal clinic with a woman who admits to drinking a glass of wine with dinner. The nurse should teach the client that:
1. the mother could bleed during labor. 2. wine is acceptable to drink during pregnancy. 3. wine does not cause fetal anomalies. 4. the baby could experience fetal alcohol syndrome.
A client had a left radical mastectomy with an axillary node dissection 6 months ago and is having a large amount of edema in the left arm down to the fingers. What should the nurse inform the client is the reason for the edema?
A) An accumulation of lymphatic fluid that results from impaired lymph circulation. B) It is congenitally acquired and is not related to the mastectomy. C) They are most likely ingesting too much sodium and should be advised to decrease the amount. D) There is inadequate blood flow from circulatory impairment.
A health care provider recommends that a patient should not use unprocessed gingko leaves. Se-lect the most appropriate response of the health care provider when questioned as to the reason for avoiding unprocessed leaves
a. The leaves cause an allergic skin reaction similar to that of poison ivy. b. The leaves cause intense nausea and vomiting. c. The leaves trigger an intense photophobic reaction. d. The leaves trigger the onset of a tremendous headache.
A certified diabetes nurse is teaching clients with new diagnoses how to manage their diabetes. The nurse understands that handouts for diabetic clients should be written at which grade level?
A) Fourth B) Sixth C) Eighth D) Tenth