A nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a client admitted for thoughts of suicide. Which assessment findings would indicate that the client is at a high level risk of suicide? Select all that apply.
A)Displays mild depression.
B)Shows curiosity about death.
C)Has access to a gun at home.
D)Admits planning to end his or her life.
E)Discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail.

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A)A client who has access to a gun at home, admits planning to end his or her life, and discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail is at high risk for suicide. Displaying mild depression and showing curiosity about death indicate low-level risk for suicide.
B)A client who has access to a gun at home, admits planning to end his or her life, and discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail is at high risk for suicide. Displaying mild depression and showing curiosity about death indicate low-level risk for suicide.
C)A client who has access to a gun at home, admits planning to end his or her life, and discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail is at high risk for suicide. Displaying mild depression and showing curiosity about death indicate low-level risk for suicide.
D)A client who has access to a gun at home, admits planning to end his or her life, and discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail is at high risk for suicide. Displaying mild depression and showing curiosity about death indicate low-level risk for suicide.
E)A client who has access to a gun at home, admits planning to end his or her life, and discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail is at high risk for suicide. Displaying mild depression and showing curiosity about death indicate low-level risk for suicide.

A Nurse Is Conducting an Admission Assessment on a Client