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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Psychology

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What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for dealing with a suicidal patient?

Have confidence in the patient’s ability to deal with stressors.
Provide hope and reassurance that it will resolve itself.
Display an attitude of detachment, confrontation and efficiency.
Provide authority, action and participation.

Explanation

Answer: D - The nurse should provide authority, action and participation for the patient. The nurse should take over the patient and provide control and devise a plan to secure the patient’s safety. The nurse should help the patient to develop coping skills to deal with problems.

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