Answer to Question 1
D
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A Incorrect. Putting personal affairs in order, distributing possessions, making a will, or saying something like I won't be around much longer can indicate a risk for suicide in a young person but can be a rational and mature act in old age.
B Incorrect. Men in all countries have a higher suicide rate, and white men are more likely to evaluate their worth solely in terms of present economic produc-tivity.
C Incorrect. Health care professionals are obligated to prevent the destruction of life as a permanent solution to a problem.
D Correct. Patients can be very sensitive to nonverbal cues from the therapist.
Answer to Question 2
C, A, B, D
The nurse's first task is to identify the likely causes of psychotic behaviors to provide a frame-work for planning suitable nursing interventions. Second, as a potential cause of the new beha-viors, the nurse reviews the medication list and looks for new medications, missed or increased doses, polypharmacy, and medications likely to cause psychotic behavior. Third, after identifying possible pharmacological reasons, the nurse consults with the health care provider to consider adjustments to the pharmacotherapy. Finally, to supplement the removal of offending medica-tions, the nurse promotes a trusting relationship with the older adult by expressing respect and concern.
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