You are assessing and treating a young girl who superficially cut her wrists in a self-stated suicide attempt. Bleeding was not significant and has clotted. While transporting the patient, which one of the following statements is most appropriate?

A) "Can you tell me why you tried something like this?"
B) "This really has upset your parents. How does that make you feel?"
C) "These cuts are not significant. You didn't really want to do this, did you?"
D) "I am going to clean these cuts with some water and then wrap them."

D

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

What happens as the pressure or flow delivered through a small-volume jet nebulizer gets higher?

1. Treatment time becomes shorter. 2. Particle size becomes smaller. 3. Aerosol output becomes greater. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

Health Professions

Solve the calculations using Roman numerals. 53 + 11 =

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions