A charge nurse on a mental health unit is describing assessments for suicide risks to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following tests should the nurse include?(Select All that Apply.)

Rationale:

A. This response incorrectly defines suicide attempts and self-harm and oversimplifies the concept of self-harm.

B. A suicide attempt involves self-harm with the intent to die, whereas self-harm (or self-injury) involves harming oneself without the intention of death. This response accurately differentiates between the two.

C. Suicide attempts can involve self-harm, but not all self-harm is intended as a suicide attempt. This response conflates the terms.

D. The terms are not interchangeable; understanding their differences is crucial for accurate assessment and intervention.

Rationale:

A. Beneficence refers to actions that promote the well-being of others, which is not the primary focus of this scenario.

B. Nonmaleficence involves the duty to do no harm, which is important in all nursing actions but is not specifically demonstrated here.

C. Justice involves fairness and equality in providing care, which is not the central ethical principle in this context.

D. Autonomy refers to respecting a client's right to make their own decisions. By asking the client to choose between morning or afternoon group therapy, the nurse is supporting the client's autonomy by allowing them to make decisions about their care.