Question

Because safety is the first concern, what are the appropriate questions to ask Mr. Plotsky at this time?

Answer 1

When taking care of depressed client,they should always be evaluated for a risk for suicide.

You are spending time with Mr.plotsky who is being given a work up for depression.he avoids eye contact, he slouches in his seat , and his expression appears blank but sad .Mr plotsky has suffered from numerous bouts of major depression in the past and says to you ,this will be my last depression.I will never go through this again.

Safety is the first concern,what are the appropriate questions to ask Mr.plotsky at this time?

We can ask questions like ;

* "you seem really depressed lately - how are you handling that ?."

* "Do you think about hurting yourself?"

* "what do you think about your future?"

* "Are you feeling hopeless?."

* "Have you thought about doing something about that ?"