The nurse is planning care for a client to prevent future suicidal behavior. Which interactions would be appropriate for this client? Select all that apply
A) Add the names of community resources to a crisis card.
B) Assist in creating a crisis card listing family members.
C) Focus on reasons for living.
D) Limit exposure to friends.
E) Identify self-directed harmful behaviors.
Answer: A, B
To help prevent future suicidal behavior, the nurse should assist the client to develop a crisis card that lists the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of family members and the names and telephone numbers of community resource crisis centers. Identifying self-directed harmful behaviors will not prevent future suicidal behavior. Limiting exposure to friends will not prevent future suicidal behavior. Focusing on reasons for living is an intervention to promote problem solving.
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