A Patient States, "I'm Not Worth Anything

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "I'm not worth anything. I have negative thoughts about myself. I feel anxious and shaky all the time. Sometimes I feel so sad that I want to go to sleep and never wake up." Which nursing intervention should have the highest priority?

A) Self-esteem-building activities
B) Anxiety self-control measures
C) Sleep enhancement activities
D) Suicide precautions