RN HESI Mental Health 2023 Proctored Exam
Which is the best approach for the nurse to use when interviewing a client about suicidal ideations?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Sharing personal values may blur professional boundaries and could potentially influence the client's responses, which is not appropriate in a therapeutic setting. B. Asking questions in a vague, non-specific format may not yield accurate or detailed information about the client's suicidal ideations. C. Beginning with less sensitive questions allows the client to gradually build trust and rapport with the nurse before addressing more sensitive topics like suicidal ideation. D. Getting the most difficult questions over with first may overwhelm the client and hinder the development of trust and rapport, which are crucial for effective communication in addressing sensitive topics like suicidal ideation.
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