Which statement made by a patient who attempted suicide 5 days ago would cause the nurse to observe his behavior more closely?
a. "When I'm discharged, maybe my son will let me stay with him."
b. "I'm not sure I will ever really enjoy the things we did before I lost her."
c. "It puzzles me that anyone would want to kill themselves but I certainly did."
d. "My wife and I would have celebrated our thirty-sixth wedding anniversary to-day."
ANS: D
Significant anniversary dates may be a time for future suicide attempts. The remaining op-tions do not have the same level of risk since they are not expressing despair or indicate an available means.
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