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Which of the following, if observed by the nurse, would indicate that a depressed patient in long-term care is becoming suicidal?

  1. The patient becomes angry when speaking on the phone and hangs up on her caller.
  2. The patient becomes upset during group therapy and runs out of the room.
  3. The patient becomes irritated at her roommate for borrowing her clothes.
  4. The patient starts giving away the personal items she keeps in her room.
Explanation

Answer: D - The personal items that the patient keeps with her in the hospital are likely to be important, and giving away important personal items can be an indication that she is suicidal. The patient is saying good-bye with this gesture and hoping that someone will remember her when she is gone. This patient needs to be observed closely at this time to ensure that she remains safe.

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