{"id":139416,"date":"2024-09-17T09:04:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=139416"},"modified":"2024-09-17T09:04:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:04:37","slug":"a-nurse-is-assessing-a-patient-with-suicidal-ideation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/a-nurse-is-assessing-a-patient-with-suicidal-ideation\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is assessing a patient with suicidal ideation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is assessing a patient with suicidal ideation. Which statement made by the patient requires immediate intervention?
A.
“Sometimes, I just wish all of this would end.”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
“I have been feeling really down lately.”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
“I’ve been making a list of things I want to do before I die.”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
“I think things might get better if I reach out to my friends.”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement that requires immediate intervention<\/strong> is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. “I’ve been making a list of things I want to do before I die.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This statement is alarming because it indicates a higher level of planning and intent, which is a significant red flag in assessing suicide risk. When a patient verbalizes thoughts like “making a list of things I want to do before I die,” it suggests that they may be moving from suicidal ideation to actual planning. This implies that they are contemplating the finality of death and are beginning to take steps towards organizing or preparing for it, which puts them at an elevated risk for attempting suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suicide Risk Assessment:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Suicide assessment generally involves identifying the severity of suicidal thoughts, the presence of a plan, the lethality of the method, and any preparations the individual may have made. The more specific and organized these thoughts or plans are, the higher the risk. In this case, the patient is not only thinking about death but is actively engaging in a plan (i.e., creating a list), which is a sign of increased intent to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison to Other Statements:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • A. “Sometimes, I just wish all of this would end.”<\/strong> expresses passive suicidal ideation, which requires monitoring but is less urgent than a statement involving planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • B. “I have been feeling really down lately.”<\/strong> reflects depression and sadness, which is concerning but not necessarily indicative of immediate danger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • D. “I think things might get better if I reach out to my friends.”<\/strong> is a more hopeful statement and suggests the patient sees potential support from their social circle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Immediate intervention for statement C<\/strong> includes ensuring the patient\u2019s safety, removing any means of self-harm, and possibly hospitalization to prevent a suicide attempt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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