A depressed client has the following nursing diagnosis: Risk for violence directed at self, as manifested by suicidal ideation. Which of the following is an appropriate expected outcome for this client?
Explanation
Answer: D - The absence of suicidal ideation and the identification of options on how to deal with stress are appropriate expected outcomes for this client. Options A, B, and C are not directly related to the diagnosis. A depressed client has several nursing diagnoses, but option D is the only one that addresses the particular nursing diagnosis-Risk for violence, directed at self, as manifested by suicidal ideation.
