A high school student tells a nurse in an outpatient clinic the reason he is depressed and suicidal is that he is being bullied at school. While discussing the circumstances of the bullying, the...


A high school student tells a nurse in an outpatient clinic the reason he is depressed and suicidal is that he is being bullied at school. While discussing the circumstances of the bullying, the student indicates he is gay, which he thinks contributes to his being bullied. He tells the nurse his sexual orientation in confidence, stating that his parents do not know and that he does not want that information revealed to them. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.


1. Give him the crisis phone line number and contact information for a support group for gay teens.


2. Notify the student's parents despite his objections because of the risk to him.


3. Question him about the bullying and his current status regarding suicidal thoughts/plans.


4. Help him develop a safety plan regarding suicidal thoughts/plans.


5. Notify the school about the bullying without identifying the specific student.



May 03, 2022
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