While performing a suicide assessment, the nurse asks the patient, "Have you ever thought of taking your own life?" What is the rationale for the nurse's question? Select all that apply.

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1. When the nurse asks a patient directly about thoughts of suicide, the nurse offers the opportunity to alleviate the patient's anxiety about considering suicide. Direct and clear communication helps patients open up about their feelings, and patients are more likely to discuss previous suicide attempts. Inquiring about suicidal thoughts does not cause an individual to contemplate suicide, nor does it provide the patient with ideas about suicide methods.
4. When the nurse asks a patient directly about thoughts of suicide, the nurse offers the opportunity to alleviate the patient's anxiety about considering suicide. Direct and clear communication helps patients open up about their feelings, and patients are more likely to discuss previous suicide attempts. Inquiring about suicidal thoughts does not cause an individual to contemplate suicide, nor does it provide the patient with ideas about suicide methods.
5. When the nurse asks a patient directly about thoughts of suicide, the nurse offers the opportunity to alleviate the patient's anxiety about considering suicide. Direct and clear communication helps patients open up about their feelings, and patients are more likely to discuss previous suicide attempts. Inquiring about suicidal thoughts does not cause an individual to contemplate suicide, nor does it provide the patient with ideas about suicide methods.

While Performing a Suicide Assessment, the Nurse Asks the Patient