What should be the nurse's initial response to a client saying, 'I just don’t see any reason to live anymore'?
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Correct answer: You’re feeling hopeless right now. Let’s talk about what’s going on.
Responding with acknowledgement of feeling ('You’re feeling hopeless…') and inviting discussion builds therapeutic alliance and allows exploration of thoughts.
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