A16-year-old girl has been on the adolescent unit for 7 days, having been admitted for attempted suicide by overdosing on an undetermined number and mixture of over-the-counter medications
Which statement by the client would warrant additional investigation before she is released from the unit?
1. "I have learned a lot about myself and realize how foolish I was to try to hurt myself."
2. "Sometimes I wonder whether my friends would have attended my funeral had I died."
3. "I feel secure now that I know who to call should I become desperate again."
4. "What a beautiful day! I'm glad I can enjoy it."
ANS: 2
From this statement, the nurse can hypothesize that the client may be interested in gaining atten-tion from peers and might try to harm herself again. Option 1 reflects an understanding of her behavior and its consequences. Option 3 is a positive statement indicating awareness of how to seek help. Option 4 is a positive statement suggesting she is feeling less depressed.
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