A novice nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit says to a colleague, "My newest patient has been diagnosed with schizophreni
a. At least I won't have to monitor for a suicide risk." Select the colleague's most accurate response.
a. "Our structured milieu provides a safe environment for all patients, regardless of their suicide risk."
b. "Delusions usually protect a patient with schizophrenia from thinking about suicide."
c. "Suicide is a higher risk for adolescents than for patients with schizophrenia."
d. "Any mental illness substantially increases the risk of suicide."
D
Up to 15% of patients with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses die from suicide, more than adolescents or older adults. Delusions offer no protection.
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