A Nurse Assesses a Patient Who Reports a 3-Week History

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a patient who reports a 3-week history of depression and crying spells. The patient says, "My business is bankrupt, and I was served with divorce papers." Which subsequent statement by the patient alerts the nurse to a concealed suicidal message?

A) "I wish I were dead."
B) "Life is not worth living."
C) "I have a plan that will fix everything."
D) "My family will be better off without me."