A psychiatric nurse is reviewing documentation to determine…

A psychiatric nurse is reviewing documentation to determine whether a patient’s behavior should be classified as suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, suicide, or nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). Which of the following scenarios accurately reflect suicidal ideation or suicide attempt rather than NSSI? (Select all that apply.)

A psychiatric nurse is assessing a client who presents to th…

A psychiatric nurse is assessing a client who presents to the emergency department after losing their job. The client’s vital signs are stable, but they report, “I feel like my entire life is ruined. I can’t see a future anymore.” According to crisis theory, which nursing intervention is most critical to address the client’s perception of the event?