Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 561 of 2368
A client who started an antidepressant says, "I keep thinking about ending my life." Which action should the nurse take?
- Tell the client this will pass and reassess tomorrow
- Obtain immediate assistance to keep the client safe
- Document the statement and report it at the next visit
- Ask the provider whether the dose can be increased
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Correct answer: Obtain immediate assistance to keep the client safe
Thoughts of suicide can be an adverse effect of several CNS medications. Immediate assistance is needed to keep the client safe.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Central Nervous System: Evaluation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026