A Staff Nurse Tells Another Nurse, "I Evaluated a New

Multiple Choice

A staff nurse tells another nurse, "I evaluated a new patient using the modified SAD PERSONS scale and got a score of 10. I'm wondering if I should send the patient home." Select the best reply by the second nurse.

A) "That action would seem appropriate."
B) "A score over 8 requires immediate hospitalization."
C) "I think you should strongly consider hospitalization for this patient."
D) "Give the patient a follow-up appointment. Hospitalization may be needed soon."