Mastering Suicide Ideation Assessment

Which of the following is a potential outcome for a nursing diagnosis of 'Risk for suicide'?

Improved nutrition
Improved sleep patterns
Improved self-care
Suicide self-restraint (correct)

What is a potential symptom of a nursing diagnosis of 'Anxiety'?

Self-care deficit
Altered nutrition
Sleep pattern disturbance (correct)
Risk for suicide

Which of the following is a recommended action for health professionals experiencing countertransference when dealing with suicidal patients?

Ignore the feelings and continue with the assessment
Keep the feelings to oneself
Condemn the patient's suicidal feelings
Acknowledge the feelings to team members (correct)

What is the primary purpose of assessing for suicide ideation?

To identify the patient's risk for suicide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of statements should be assessed for when evaluating suicide ideation?

Overt statements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for health professionals to deal with their own feelings when assessing suicide ideation?

Acknowledge their feelings to team members to avoid countertransference (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient with suicide ideation?

Risk for suicide (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for health professionals when assessing a patient's suicide plan?

Ask about the patient's suicide plan in a non-judgmental and empathetic manner (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient with altered nutrition due to suicide ideation?

Risk for constipation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for health professionals when identifying outcomes for a patient with suicide ideation?

Include the patient's mental health and emotional well-being in the outcomes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient with self-care deficit due to suicide ideation?

Risk for impaired skin integrity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for health professionals when planning interventions for a patient with suicide ideation?

Involve the patient in the planning process and consider their preferences (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient with sleep pattern disturbance due to suicide ideation?

Risk for falls (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for health professionals when discussing suicide ideation with a patient?

Use non-judgmental language and empathize with the patient's feelings (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient with anxiety due to suicide ideation?

Risk for impaired social interaction (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of the nursing process in assessing suicide ideation?

Verbal and nonverbal clues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of failing to acknowledge countertransference when dealing with suicidal patients?

Increased risk of suicide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient exhibiting suicidal ideation?

Risk for suicide (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of self-assessment for health professionals dealing with suicidal patients?

To acknowledge and manage personal feelings towards the patient (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following questions is appropriate to ask when assessing suicide ideation?

Have you ever attempted suicide? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient experiencing sleep pattern disturbance?

Risk for suicide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of assessing suicide ideation?

Overt statements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of outcomes identification in dealing with suicidal patients?

To identify specific, measurable goals for the patient's treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient experiencing altered nutrition?

Risk for suicide (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of planning in dealing with suicidal patients?

To identify specific, measurable goals for the patient's treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient experiencing anxiety?