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NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

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 the issue will resolve itself
Provide authority, action, and participation
None of the above

Explanation

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

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