ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Asking the client if he is considering harming himself is the first action the nurse should take as it addresses the immediate safety of the client. This step is crucial in assessing the client's risk of self-harm or suicide, allowing for appropriate interventions to be implemented promptly. Encouraging the client to attend group therapy (
B) may be helpful but does not address the immediate safety concern. Administering an antidepressant (
C) is important but should come after assessing the client's safety. Assisting the client in completing ADLs (
D) is important for overall care but not the priority when safety is a concern.
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