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Daily #209 · Mental Health · Archive

NCLEX-RN® question of the day

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The question

A nurse is caring for a client with a known history of bipolar disorder who was brought to the emergency department after threatening to harm himself. During the intake assessment, the client states, 'I've been awake for three days, I gave away all my belongings last week, and I just don't see any reason to keep going.' Which of the following findings most directly indicates that this client is at high risk for suicide?

  1. Sleep deprivation lasting three days
  2. Presenting to the emergency department voluntarily
  3. Giving away personal belongings combined with expressing hopelessness
  4. History of bipolar disorder

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