A patient diagnosed with depression tells a nurse, "If I hadn't been admitted, I would have carried out my plan and everyone would have been better off without me.". The nurse responds:
a. "It's frustrating when plans are interrupted.".
b. "Things can still turn out all right for you while you're here.".
c. "What specifically did you plan to do before you were admitted?"
d. "I know you're feeling bad now but if you talk, things will be better.".
C
Suicidal intent should be openly and directly investigated. The other options either provide false hope or are not directed at the most serious patient issue.
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