The nurse is caring for an adolescent with depression and suicidal thoughts. The nursing diagnosis is Risk for Suicide related to depression. What is the best outcome for this adolescent?
1. The patient will discuss his feelings in group therapy today.
2. The patient will list five reasons why he should not harm himself today.
3. The patient will not commit any acts of self-harm today.
4. The patient will take the antidepressant medication as prescribed today.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The patient not committing any acts of self-harm relates to the problem statement in the nursing diagnosis and is measurable. Listing five reasons why the patient should not harm himself will not prevent him from committing an act of self-harm. Taking antidepressant medication will not prevent the patient from committing an act of self-harm. Discussion of feelings will not prevent the patient from committing an act of self-harm.
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