A nurse receives a call on a crisis intervention hotline from a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an overt statement indicating the client's risk for suicide

"Everything will be better soon."

The nurse should identify this client comment as a covert statement.

"Soon no one will have to worry about me."

The nurse should identify this client comment as a covert statement.

"There's no point in living any longer."

The nurse should identify this client comment as an overt statement about the client's risk for suicide. The nurse should assess the client's suicidal ideation further and implement interventions to promote her safety.

"I want to donate my organs to help others."

The nurse should identify this client comment as a covert statement.

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and started taking paroxetine one week ago. The client states to the nurse, "My family would be better off without me." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"Why do you feel your family would be better off without you?"

The nurse should avoid asking a "why" question, which blocks communication by promoting a defensive client reaction.

"Many people feel this way when they are depressed."