A staff nurse tells another nurse, "I just used the SAD PERSONS scale to evaluate a man who sometimes thinks about suicide; his score was 8. I'm wondering if I should send him home after arranging for follow-up." The best reply by the second nurse would be:
a. "That would seem appropriate, but I'd consult the on-call resident first."
b. "Be sure he is followed up closely; he may require hospitalization later on."
c. "I think you should consider hospitalization just to be safe."
d. "A score of 7 or higher usually requires immediate hospitalization."
Answer: D