Question

1.Name the components of a suicide assessment.

2.A client who has been withdrawn and tearful comes to breakfast one morning smiling and interacting with her peers. Before breakfast she gave her roommate her favorite necklace. What actions should the nurse take and why?

Answer 1

QUESTION 1. Name the components of a suicide assessment

ANSWER:

Suicide assessment;

Suicide risk assessment is a process which estimate the likelihood for a person to attempt by suicide.

Components of suicide assessment are follows;

1. Existence of a method
2. The Availability of method chosen
3. The Lethality of method chosen
4. History of previous attempts.
5. Existence of a plan etc.

QUESTION 2. A client who has been withdrawn and tearful comes to breakfast one morning smiling and interacting with her peers. Before breakfast she gave her roommate her favourite necklace,what action should the nurse take and why?

ANSWER:

• Assess for a suicidal plan,ideation and carryout a plan.
• As indicated, place on precautions
• An instant change in mind and giving away possessions are two possible signs that a suicide plan has been developed