A client age 56 had been diagnosed with cancer of the prostate 1 month ago and underwent sur-gery. After returning home, he became more and more depressed and was negative about the fu-ture
His doctor admitted him to the hospital after his wife reported he was trying to mix a lethal dose of medications and alcohol to drink. Which client outcome is a priority to this situation?
1. Client will participate in all unit activities
2. Client will not direct harm to another client
3. Client will learn ways to handle his unresolved anger
4. Client will admit to suicidal thoughts when asked by staff
ANS: 4
Option 1 is helpful, but it is not a priority. Option 2 addresses an unlikely scenario, and there are insufficient data to support the notion of "unresolved anger" in option 3. Option 4 is a priority outcome.
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