A suicidal client tells his psychiatric nurse practitioner, "My death will benefit my family; I'm 83 years old and have outlived my usefulness." The nurse practitioner knows this is an example of:

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This statement reflects sociocultural theory, which suggests that societal attitudes and beliefs may contribute to an individual's perception of their worth and value. The client's comment about being too old to be useful and their belief that their death would benefit their family reflects a potentially harmful societal perspective on aging and end-of-life decisions. It is important for the nurse practitioner to explore these beliefs with the client and provide education about alternative perspectives and resources for support.

A Suicidal Client Tells His Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, "My Death