Janie is a student nurse who is caring for Mrs. Kinney, a 67-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Mrs. Kinney states that she has pain, is having difficulty sleeping, and has lost weight over the past 2 months
What is the most important question for Janie to ask Mrs. Kinney? A. "Have you started a new diet?"
B. "Have you ever thought of suicide?"
C. "What are you taking for your pain?"
D. "Do you take naps during the day?"
B
The incidence of depression is very high in patients with chronic pain. They experience many losses, such as their ability to enjoy life, to be in control, to work, to socialize, and to be inde-pendent. Suicidal thoughts are relatively common; therefore, you need to routinely assess for su-icidal tendencies.
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