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kellyjaisingh

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A patient was admitted to the psychiatric unit 3 days ago because of suicidal ideation. His suicidal risk has lessened considerably, and he currently denies having any desire to kill himself.
 
  In addition, he is able to identify reasons why he wants to be alive. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate at this time?
  A) Assigning nursing staff to stay with him during his suicidal crisis
  B) Developing a personal plan for managing suicidal thoughts when they occur
  C) Advising the patient that he should consider electroconvulsive therapy treatments
  D) Administering psychotropic drugs that decrease the patient's serotonin levels

Question 2

The nurse is helping a 56-year-old homeless woman develop discharge plans. Which of the following would be most appropriate to include in the woman's discharge plans?
 
  A) Contacting the woman's daughter as a possible source of support following the client's discharge
  B) Contacting the woman's parents as a possible source of support following the client's discharge
  C) Providing the woman with a three-ring binder full of resources that will promote independent living
  D) Providing the woman with telephone numbers of various health care insurance companies



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parshano

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


milbourne11

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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