A nurse is interviewing a client who recently attempted suicide. Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?
A) "Do you currently have a plan for killing yourself?"
B) "Why would you think about hurting yourself?"
C) "Have you thought about hurting yourself?"
D) "Do you ever think about hurting yourself?"
Answer: A
It is helpful to recognize the client's current state by talking about depression and asking direct questions such as "Do you currently have a plan for killing yourself?" This is an effective type of questioning. The other questions are indirect and avoid the reality of the situation and are, therefore, inappropriate.
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