An indicator that the suicidal client is exercising suicide self-restraint is
a. compliance with antidepressant therapy.
b. agreeing to sign a no-suicide contract.
c. disclosing a plan for suicide to staff.
d. expressing feelings of hopelessness to nurse.
C
Admitting a plan for suicide to staff is an indicator of suicide self-restraint. By admitting that a plan
exists, the client enables staff to take appropriate measures to prevent the client from carrying out
the plan. Option A: Clients may comply with antidepressant therapy and still make suicide attempts.
Option B: Clients may sign no-suicide contracts, knowing they will make a later suicide attempt.
Option D: Expressing hopelessness does not indicate suicide self-restraint.
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