A patient says to a nurse, "Everyone would be better off if I wasn't alive". Which nursing diagnosis would be made based on this statement?

Option 1 : Risk for self-directed violence

Concept:

• Diagnosis -> To identify the exact illness or disease a person is suffering from.
• Accurate diagnosis is important for deciding a good course of treatment.
• Observing the thoughts and actions of a patient gives huge information about his mental health.

Explanation:

• A person who is suffering from a mental illness often shows certain signs and symptoms.
• The way they talk about themselves and percieve others, speaks volume about their mental health.
• A person who makes derogatory remarks about themselves are at a risk of self-directed violence. 
• They have a low sense of moral and self-esteem.

• Ineffective coping -> Inability to make concious decisions and poor self concept are some of the factors a nurse looks for in a patient suffering from this situation.
• Impaired social interaction -> Confusion, disorientation with the environment and improper communication are some of the symptoms of  patients suffering from impaired social interactions.
• Disturbed thought processes -> The patient often has an altered perception of the reality and has an impaired cognitive function.