After years of dialysis, an 84-year-old states, "I'm exhausted, depressed, and done with these attempts to keep me alive." Which question should the nurse ask the spouse when preparing a discharge plan of care?
A. "Have there been any changes in appetite or sleep?"
B. "How often is your spouse left alone?"
C. "Has your spouse been following a diet and exercise program consistently?"
D. "How would you characterize your relationship with your spouse?"
B
This client has many risk factors for suicide. The client should have increased supervision to decrease likelihood of self-harm.
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