RN Nursing · Mood Disorders — Depression · Practice question
A nurse on a mental health unit is planning room assignments for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to a room near the nurses' station?
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A client who has a depressive disorder and reports feeling hopeless
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A client who has a somatic symptom disorder and reports chronic pain
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A client who has an anxiety disorder and is experiencing moderate anxiety
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A client who has bipolar disorder and impaired social interactions
Answer & explanation
Correct: A client who has a depressive disorder and reports feeling hopeless
A client with depressive disorder who reports feeling hopeless is at highest risk for self-harm or suicide. Hopelessness is a major risk factor for suicidal ideation. Placing this client near the nurses' station enables close monitoring and rapid intervention. The client with somatic symptom disorder has chronic pain but is not at immediate safety risk. The client with moderate anxiety is distressed but not in immediate danger. The client with bipolar disorder and impaired social interactions needs monitoring but does not present the same immediate safety risk as the hopeless depressed client. Priority placement is based on suicide/self-harm risk.
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