The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who was hospitalized following a suicide attempt
The nurse evaluates that the client could benefit from further development of coping strategies if the client was overheard making which of the following statements prior to discharge? 1. "I know now that I can't be all things to all people all the time."
2. "It is important for me to take my medications just as prescribed."
3. "It's been good to learn better ways to deal with the stresses in my life."
4. "I know that I won't become depressed again after the treatment I received here."
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Rationale: Depression is a mood disorder that can be a recurrent illness. The client must learn to recognize symptoms of the disorder and to know who and when to call to resume more active treatment. Each of the incorrect options indicates a successful coping mechanism or health-promoting behavior.
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Identify healthcare experiences that you think call for understanding and insight. Propose ideas to explore possible research questions and approaches with your tutor. Consider lived experience, the impact of culture on human experiences, and situations of human interaction to guide your thinking
What will be an ideal response?