The nurse is caring for a 16 year old male client who attempted suicide, upon entering the room the nurse notices the client is tearful and silent. What is the nurse's best initial response? Question 9 options: Sit quietly beside the client and wait for the client to start speaking. Say, “I see you are tearful. Tell me about what is going on in your life, and we see how we can help you." Say, “You are crying. That means you feel badly about attempting suicide, so many people are worried about you" Observe the behavior, record it, and notify the health care provider.

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The nurse is caring for a 16 year old male client who attempted suicide, upon entering the room the nurse notices the client is tearful and silent. What is the nurse's best initial response?

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Sit quietly beside the client and wait for the client to start speaking.


Say, “I see you are tearful. Tell me about what is going on in your life, and we see how we can help you."


Say, “You are crying. That means you feel badly about attempting suicide, so many people are worried about you"


Observe the behavior, record it, and notify the health care provider.

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