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A resident tells the nursing assistant, 'Please don't tell the nurse I feel like ending it all.' What is the correct action?
- A.Keep the confidence because respecting privacy is most important here
- B.Tell a coworker in the hallway but not the nurse on duty
- C.Report it to the nurse immediately even though the resident asked you not to
- D.Wait for the family to visit and let them decide what to do
Correct answer
C. Report it to the nurse immediately even though the resident asked you not to
Why
Statements about ending one's life are a safety emergency and must go to the nurse immediately, regardless of a request for secrecy. Telling only a coworker or waiting for family delays professional assessment.
Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Emotional and Mental Health Needs: Supporting Mental Health · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-019).