You have been asked to provide immediate care and to assist with planning the care and support for a new client. The client is a 21-year-old male who…

Question Answered step-by-step You have been asked to provide immediate care and to assist with planningthe care and support for a new client. The client is a 21-year-old male who has, on three previous occasions, attempted to commit suicide. The client is currently showing signs of severe depression but is unwilling to openly discuss his problem/s. List some behavior’s or signs of suicidal ideation that he might be exhibiting. Explain the actions you would take to: -assess suicide risk -build a rapport with the client develop empathy with the client -encourage him to talk about his feelings demonstrate your understanding of his feelings -engage him in planning for current and ongoing support needsWhat information would you need to collect from the client?Who else would you consult and why would you consult these people?How will you ensure that the plan and the planned support meet the client’s needs?How will you: – ensure that there is no imminent risk of suicide -mobilise access to emergency services when needed -find out how he is feeling -determine whether there are any co-morbidity or underlying issues that need to be addressed – identify any barriers he might have to accepting help -explore previous suicide attempts – provide ongoing support – help him to make decisions about further help – help him to cope with suicidal support -make appropriate referrals to specialists or other professional support services -reflect on your own work practices, determine if your own values relating to suicide are affecting your work, engage in supervision and engage in debriefingsAre there any ethical and/or legislative issues that you need to consider when dealing with the client and designing a support plan? What are they and how do they impact on the work you will do?What procedures would you follow to document, record and report on the client’s case? Health Science Science Nursing CHC 52015 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)