A patient says, "I just don't think I can keep going on. I just want it all to end." The nurse assesses that this patient has suicidal ideation. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Do you have any thoughts of harming yourself?"
b. "Have you felt like this before?"
c. "You are just depressed. When you feel better, you won't think that way."
d. "We will keep you safe here."
A
The best response to a patient who may have suicidal ideation is to ask a simple direct question to determine the patient's true intent. Having done that, this should be reported at once. All suicidal threats, even mild ones, should be reported and taken seriously.
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