Select the most appropriate comment by the nurse when a depressed patient says, "What's the use in going on?"
a. "Are you thinking about suicide?"
b. "I am not sure I understand what you are saying."
c. "Keep your hope alive. It's always darkest just before light."
d. "Tell me more about your activities before you got depressed."
A
The possibility of suicide must be openly addressed. The patient often feels relieved to be able to talk about suicidal ideation. The subject must be addressed directly.
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