A nurse counsels a patient with recent suicidal ideation. Which is the nurse's most therapeutic comment?
A) "Let's make a list of all your problems and think of solutions for each one."
B) "I'm happy you're taking control of your problems and trying to find solutions."
C) "When you have bad feelings, try to focus on positive experiences from your life."
D) "Let's consider which problems are most important and which are less important."

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The nurse helps the patient develop effective coping skills. He or she assists the patient to reduce the overwhelming effects of problems by prioritizing them. The incorrect options continue to present overwhelming approaches to problem solving.

A Nurse Counsels a Patient with Recent Suicidal Ideation