You have been consistently caring for a patient who is suicidal who now tells you, "Nurse, I finally have it all figured out. It's going to be just fine." Your best response to this patient is:
A.
"I'm so glad to hear that!"
B.
"What a relief for you!"
C.
"I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Tell me more."
D.
"You are not depressed anymore then"
ANS: C
You would want to know the meaning of the patient's words, as they could be interpreted as a decision to commit suicide rather than making assumptions about what they mean.
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