The nurse enters a client's room and finds the client using a sharp part on the bed's mattress to cut her arm. The client stops when the nurse enters and appears to be embarrassed. The client denies suicidal intent, and no skin is broken
The nurse appears to have interrupted the behavior. How should the nurse intervene in this situation? A) Place the client on suicide precautions immediately.
B) Begin teaching the client about alternatives to self-mutilation so she has other choices.
C) Sit down, give reassurances, and help the client explore triggers to the behavior.
D) Tell the client that self-mutilation helps people feel real.
C
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1. Multidisciplinary care plan. 2. Standardized care plan. 3. Computerized care plan. 4. Student care plan.
The nurse interviewing a patient with macular degeneration will inquire about the patient's habits, especially __________, which is a significant contributor to the disorder
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word