An adolescent client hospitalized with asphyxiation from a failed suicide attempt tells the nurse,"I know other kids have the same problems I do,but I just wanted to make it stop." Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Discuss the client's attendance at school and what activities are enjoyed.
B) Suggest the client listen to music and read a light novel to reduce stress.
C) Ask if the client would like to talk about stressors and problems.
D) Ask what is so devastating that the client needed to commit suicide.

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A) Those who attempt suicide are overcome by and overwhelmed with stressors in their lives. The nurse should ask the client to talk about her stressors and problems. The nurse should not ask the client about what caused the attempt at suicide. The nurse should also not try to distract the client by asking about school and activities. Suggesting the client read and listen to music may not be sufficient to reduce the client's stress.
B) Those who attempt suicide are overcome by and overwhelmed with stressors in their lives. The nurse should ask the client to talk about her stressors and problems. The nurse should not ask the client about what caused the attempt at suicide. The nurse should also not try to distract the client by asking about school and activities. Suggesting the client read and listen to music may not be sufficient to reduce the client's stress.
C) Those who attempt suicide are overcome by and overwhelmed with stressors in their lives. The nurse should ask the client to talk about her stressors and problems. The nurse should not ask the client about what caused the attempt at suicide. The nurse should also not try to distract the client by asking about school and activities. Suggesting the client read and listen to music may not be sufficient to reduce the client's stress.
D) Those who attempt suicide are overcome by and overwhelmed with stressors in their lives. The nurse should ask the client to talk about her stressors and problems. The nurse should not ask the client about what caused the attempt at suicide. The nurse should also not try to distract the client by asking about school and activities. Suggesting the client read and listen to music may not be sufficient to reduce the client's stress.

An Adolescent Client Hospitalized with Asphyxiation from a Failed Suicide