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6 years ago
A patient being treated at the mental health center says, I am having thoughts about suicide. Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.
 
  a. Thank you for telling me, but there's nothing to worry about. We will handle it together.
  b. Telling me about these feelings is a very positive action on your part.
  c. It's important for you to be hospitalized as soon as possible.
  d. Let's talk about the things you have to live for.
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This response gives the patient reinforcement and validation for making a positive response rather than acting out a suicidal impulse. It gives neither advice nor false reassurance, and it does not imply stereotypes such as You have a lot to live for. It uses the patient's ambivalence and sets the stage for more realistic problem solving.
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