Mastering Suicide Ideation Assessment
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Mastering Suicide Ideation Assessment

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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?

    <p>To identify the patient's risk for suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Overt statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Acknowledge their feelings to team members to avoid countertransference</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk for suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ask about the patient's suicide plan in a non-judgmental and empathetic manner</p> 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?

    <p>Risk for constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Include the patient's mental health and emotional well-being in the outcomes</p> 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?

    <p>Risk for impaired skin integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Involve the patient in the planning process and consider their preferences</p> 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?

    <p>Risk for falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Use non-judgmental language and empathize with the patient's feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk for impaired social interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Verbal and nonverbal clues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased risk of suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk for suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To acknowledge and manage personal feelings towards the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Have you ever attempted suicide?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk for suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Overt statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To identify specific, measurable goals for the patient's treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk for suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To identify specific, measurable goals for the patient's treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk for suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of condemning a patient's suicidal feelings or intent?

    <p>Increased risk of suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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