A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 6-month-old infant who is teething and having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. This response may come across as confrontational and could potentially shut down further communication. It's important to offer support and empathy rather than immediately probing with questions.

B. While saying, "You can trust me and tell me what you are thinking," may foster trust, it is too vague and does not focus on assessing the client’s level of suicidal ideation or intent. Effective responses should prioritize safety by exploring specific details about the client’s thoughts.

C. "I need to know what you mean by misery" focuses on understanding the client’s emotional state but does not address the immediate concern of suicidal thoughts. While exploring the client’s feelings is important, it is secondary to assessing imminent risk.

D. Asking, "Do you have a plan to end your life?" is appropriate because it directly assesses the client’s risk for suicide. Determining whether the client has a specific plan, the means to carry it out, and intent to act is essential for evaluating the severity of the situation and implementing safety measures.

A. The wall suction setting does not directly indicate the functioning of the NG tube.

B. Greenish-yellow drainage fluid may indicate the presence of bile in the stomach, suggesting

that the NG tube is not adequately draining gastric contents, which could indicate a malfunction.

C. An aspirate pH of 3 indicates gastric acidity, which is expected in the stomach and does not necessarily indicate a problem with NG tube function.

D. Abdominal rigidity may suggest intra-abdominal pathology but does not specifically indicate NG tube dysfunction.