{"id":10021,"date":"2026-05-20T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=10021"},"modified":"2026-06-30T13:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:46:00","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-mental-health-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-mental-health-crisis","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX\u00ae LPN Question of the Day: Mental health crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-mental-health-crisis\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-PN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-PN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-mental-health-crisis\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-mental-health-crisis\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-mental-health-crisis\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae LPN question of the day focuses on a patient&#8217;s challenges with suicidal thoughts. What&#8217;s the most likely  diagnosis? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nurse is caring for <strong>a patient in the emergency department with a chief complaint of thoughts of suicide<\/strong>. The nurse suspects a diagnosis of <strong>suicidal ideation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which definition best describes suicidal ideation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Desire to end one\u2019s life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Desire to connect with others<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Desire to harm or kill another person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Lack of interest in activities that were once pleasurable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn with Osmosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iDxHtjjCMbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-PN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-PN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Desire to end one\u2019s life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Suicidal ideation expresses thoughts, ideas, and desires about ending one\u2019s own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The word suicide comes from the Latin phrase suicidim, which means the act of ending one\u2019s own life.<\/strong> A <strong>suicidal attempt is an <em>attempt <\/em>to end one\u2019s life that results in survival<\/strong>, while <strong>suicidal ideations are <em>thoughts <\/em>about suicide.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you or someone you know is feeling depressed and hopeless, please don&#8217;t feel ashamed or scared. You&#8217;re not alone, and there are support systems to help you stay resilient. You can call or text the <strong>Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration&#8217;s free 24\/7 helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)<\/strong> for more information, crisis counselors, and for referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_39ccd0.png\" alt=\"Educational graphic defining suicide as the act of ending one\u2019s own life. It distinguishes between suicidal attempt (an attempt to end one\u2019s life that results in survival) and suicidal ideation (thoughts about suicide), illustrated with figures showing distress and contemplation.\" class=\"wp-image-10023\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.786604876972305;width:654px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_39ccd0.png 720w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/image_39ccd0.png?resize=300,168 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Desire to connect with others<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> The desire to connect with others may be observed in a patient who is suicidal but does not describe suicidal ideation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Desire to harm or kill another person<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Thoughts, ideas, or desires to harm or kill another person are referred to as homicidal ideation, not suicidal ideation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Lack of interest in activities that were once pleasurable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Lack of interest in activities that were once pleasurable is sometimes referred to as anhedonia. This is a classic symptom of depression but does not describe suicidal ideation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch this Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Suicide:_Nursing\">Suicide: Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Try <strong>Osmosis from Elsevier<\/strong> today! 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