Exploring the nurse\ s own feelings about suicide-the nurses values, beliefs, and attitudes toward self-destructive behavior influence responses to a suicidal client; such responses set the overall mood for the nurse-client relationship. therefore, the nurse initially must explore personal feelings about suicide to avoid conveying negative feelings to the client. assessment of the clients home environment and relationships may reveal the need for family therapy; however, conducting such an assessment isnt a nursing priority. discussing the future and providing anticipatory guidance can help the client prepare for future stress, but this isnt a priority. referring the client to a clergyperson may increase the clients trust or alleviate guilt; however, it isnt the highest priority.
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