A nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a client admitted for thoughts of suicide.. Which assessment findings would indicate that the client is at a low level risk of suicide? Select all that apply
A) Displays mild depression.
B) Shows curiosity about death.
C) Discusses taking his or her life.
D) Admits planning to end his or her life.
E) Discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail.
Answer: A, B
Displaying mild depression and showing curiosity about death indicate low-level risk for suicide. Discussing taking his or her life, planning to end life, and discussing such plans in detail indicate high-level risk of suicide.
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