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A female client with depression tells the nurse that her family is better off without her. The nurse’s most appropriate response is:
  1. “You will feel better once the therapeutic effects of your medications set in.”
  2. “Everyone feels this way sometimes.”
  3. “Have you talked to your family about this?”
  4. “Are you planning to hurt yourself?”
Explanation
Answer: D - Depressed clients are at risk for suicide. The nurse must assess suicidal ideation and must directly ask the client if there is a plan for self-harm.
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