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Pineapplelove6

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A priority for nurses working with psychiatric patients would be the assessment of suicide risk for individuals who have the tendency to be: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. blaming.
  b. hostile.
  c. hopeless.
  d. impulsive.
  e. controlling.

Question 2

A military veteran is diagnosed with tinnitus. The educational material provided by the nurse related to the condition should include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. exposure to repeated loud noises is often the cause of the disorder.
  b. the primary characteristic is a persistent ringing in the ears.
  c. tinnitus may be either temporary or chronic.
  d. the symptoms can be expected to worsen over time.
  e. surgery on the eardrum is usually recommended.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
The three aspects of personality most closely associated with increased risk for suicide are hostility, impulsivity, and hopelessness. These traits cross diagnostic groups.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Hearing problems may develop as the result of traumatic injury or repeated exposure to noise hazards including gunfire, explosions, and loud equipment. Examples of hearing problems include partial or total hearing loss and tinnitus or ringing of the ears. Each of these may be temporary or permanent. The remaining options are not generally applied to tinnitus.


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