What are some risky behaviors to look for? What are common signs of depression? How should the nurse respond if husband is exhibiting common signs of depressions? How should the nurse respond if expressing suicidal feelings?

Nursing research paper

CASE STUDY: Critical Thinking

You are the nurse in an emergency department answering the triage help line and receives a call from a concerned wife who reports that her husband is depressed, and she fears he may commit suicide.

What are some risky behaviors to look for?

What are common signs of depression?

How should the nurse respond if husband is exhibiting common signs of depressions?

How should the nurse respond if expressing suicidal feelings?