A college student who attempted suicide by overdose was treated in the emergency department.Because she had no available social supports,she was hospitalized.An outcome related to the nursing diagnosis Risk for self-directed violence is that the patient will:
A) exercise self-control by refraining from attempting to harm herself.
B) verbalize a desire and intent to live by the end of the second hospital day.
C) demonstrate two new coping mechanisms by the fourth hospital day.
D) discuss two personal strengths by the end of first week of hospitalization.
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