The nurse is caring for an adolescent with depression and suicidal thoughts.The nursing diagnosis is Risk for Suicide related to depression.What is the best outcome for this adolescent?

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The best outcome for an adolescent with depression and suicidal thoughts is safety, which can be achieved by not committing any acts of self-harm. While discussing feelings and listing reasons for not harming oneself are important interventions, the priority is to ensure the patient does not harm themselves in the immediate future. Taking antidepressant medication as prescribed may also be important, but it is not specific to this nursing diagnosis of Risk for Suicide.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Adolescent with Depression and Suicidal