The nurse is planning on providing primary intervention education for patients at risk for suicide. Which role will the nurse most likely assume?
1. Teaching first responders the signs of increased risk for suicide
2. Teaching a group of parents about the signs of suicidal gestures
3. Teaching a patient about re-establishing a healthy sense of self
4. Teaching community members about resources available to prevent a suicide attempt
Answer: 4
Explanation: Primary intervention is used to reduce the risk of suicide or suicide attempt. The goal is to prevent suicide by helping individuals to receive assistance before hopelessness occurs and the individual views death as the only alternative. Teaching first responders the signs of increased risk for suicide, as well as teaching a group of parents about the signs of suicidal gestures are examples of secondary interventions. Teaching a patient about re-establishing a healthy sense of self is a tertiary intervention.
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