A nurse is interviewing a client who recently attempted suicide.Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?
A) "Do you currently have a plan for killing yourself?"
B) "Why would you think about hurting yourself?"
C) "Have you thought about hurting yourself?"
D) "Do you ever think about hurting yourself?"

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A) It is helpful to recognize the client's current state by talking about depression and asking direct questions such as "Do you currently have a plan for killing yourself?" This is an effective type of questioning. The other questions are indirect and avoid the reality of the situation and are, therefore, inappropriate.
B) It is helpful to recognize the client's current state by talking about depression and asking direct questions such as "Do you currently have a plan for killing yourself?" This is an effective type of questioning. The other questions are indirect and avoid the reality of the situation and are, therefore, inappropriate.
C) It is helpful to recognize the client's current state by talking about depression and asking direct questions such as "Do you currently have a plan for killing yourself?" This is an effective type of questioning. The other questions are indirect and avoid the reality of the situation and are, therefore, inappropriate.
D) It is helpful to recognize the client's current state by talking about depression and asking direct questions such as "Do you currently have a plan for killing yourself?" This is an effective type of questioning. The other questions are indirect and avoid the reality of the situation and are, therefore, inappropriate.

A Nurse Is Interviewing a Client Who Recently Attempted Suicide