Exam 25: Suicide and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

It has been 5 days since a suicidal patient was hospitalized and prescribed an antidepressant medication. The patient is now more talkative and shows increased energy. Select the highest priority nursing intervention.

A depressed patient says, "Nothing matters anymore." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A person intentionally overdosed on antidepressants. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

Which nursing interventions will be implemented for a patient who is actively suicidal? (Select all that apply.)

A patient previously hospitalized for 2 weeks committed suicide the day after discharge. Which initial nursing measure will be most important regarding this event?

Which statement provides the best rationale for closely monitoring a severely depressed patient during antidepressant medication therapy?

A nurse assesses five newly hospitalized patients. Which patients have the highest suicide risk? (Select all that apply.)

Which change in the brain's biochemical function is most associated with suicidal behavior?