The nurse is caring for a client recovering from a suicide attempt. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that the risk of suicide has diminished?
A)"I am not looking forward to going home with my parents."
B)"I now know that threatening suicide will help me get what I want from my parents."
C)"Even though I failed this time, I lived to think about it again."
D)"I am looking forward to going to school and seeing my friends."

Question

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A)The statement "I am looking forward to going to school and seeing my friends" indicates hope for the future, which is a desired outcome of care for a client who is at risk for suicide. The other statements indicate that the client may need further intervention either before discharge or once at home.
B)The statement "I am looking forward to going to school and seeing my friends" indicates hope for the future, which is a desired outcome of care for a client who is at risk for suicide. The other statements indicate that the client may need further intervention either before discharge or once at home.
C)The statement "I am looking forward to going to school and seeing my friends" indicates hope for the future, which is a desired outcome of care for a client who is at risk for suicide. The other statements indicate that the client may need further intervention either before discharge or once at home.
D)The statement "I am looking forward to going to school and seeing my friends" indicates hope for the future, which is a desired outcome of care for a client who is at risk for suicide. The other statements indicate that the client may need further intervention either before discharge or once at home.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Recovering from a Suicide