The nurse working at the crisis center received a call from a client who stated he was depressed and wanted to die. Further investigation revealed that the client had within reach all of the items listed below that he could use "to get the job done.&
Which item would cause the nurse the most concern?
1. Two bottles of Prozac
2. A loaded gun
3. A garden hose
4. A bottle of an alcoholic beverage
ANS: 2
Using a firearm is a more lethal method of suicide than are medications, a garden hose, or a bottle of an alcoholic beverage. It does not allow time for rescue.
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