state gov AIIMS Nursing Officer (NORCET - 8) Mock Test 2025 Nursing Psychology and Psychiatric Nursing
A depressed client states, “I am no good. I’m better off dead.” What is the priority nursing intervention?
1
Stating, “I think you’re good; you should think of living.”
2
Alerting the staff to schedule 24-hour observation of the client
3
Responding, “I will stay with you until you are less depressed.”
4
Unobtrusively removing those articles that may be used in a suicide attempt