Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A client walks into the clinic and tells the nurse she wants to die because her boyfriend broke up with her. The client states, 'I'll show him, he'll be sorry.' The nurse notes which of the following as the underlying theme and method to deal with the client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The theme of revenge suggests potential harm to self or others, requiring assessment of specific plans.