The best approach a nurse can use to gain information relating to a patient's potential for suicide is to ask:
A.
"What do you plan to be doing 5 years from now?"
B.
"Does your family know you are considering suicide?"
C.
"What have other patients told you about their suicide attempts?"
D.
"Are you thinking of killing yourself now?"
ANS: D
A direct approach is the best way to gain this information.
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