Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 950 of 2368
A client with suicidal ideation is developing a safety plan. Which statement by the client shows understanding of the plan?
- "I will stay in situations that trigger my thoughts to test myself."
- "I will keep my support people from knowing about my plan."
- "I will give my guns to a trusted friend to keep for me."
- "I will call the hotline after I have tried to hurt myself."
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Correct answer: "I will give my guns to a trusted friend to keep for me."
A safety plan includes avoiding triggers, using preferred coping strategies, giving lethal means to a trusted person, and using support people.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Implementing Safety Interventions for Clients at Risk for Suicide or Self-Injury. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026