After 3 weeks of treatment, a severely depressed client suddenly begins to feel better and starts interacting appropriately with other clients and staff. The nurse knows that this client has an increased risk for:
After 3 weeks of treatment, a severely depressed client suddenly begins to feel better and starts interacting appropriately with other clients and staff. The nurse knows that this client has an increased risk for:
When a severely depressed client suddenly begins to feel better, there is an increased risk of suicide. This improvement can sometimes indicate that the client has made a decision to end their life and has developed a specific plan, which can transiently improve their mood due to a sense of resolution. This is a well-recognized phenomenon in the clinical management of depression, requiring close monitoring and intervention.
Answer B
Answer A