A 58-year-old man was admitted to the hospital for severe depression. The nurse, gathering data about his medical and psychiatric history, learned of a suicide attempt 4 years ago after the death of his wife
Based on this information, it is likely that the client:
1. Will avoid attempting suicide again after the past experience
2. Will try to minimize the seriousness of the suicide attempt
3. May express suicidal ideation or make a suicide attempt
4. Will report that he has recently written a will
ANS: 3
The majority of persons who complete suicides have made previous suicide attempts, so option 3 is correct. His previous attempt does not necessarily support options 1, 2, or 4.
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