A patient was admitted after an unsuccessful suicide attempt. The patient is overheard saying, Next time, I'll make sure no one interrupts me.. Which level of suicide precautions should be ordered?
a. Occasional safety checks
b. Verbal contract for safety
c. Every-15-minute safety checks
d. One-to-one supervision for safety
Question 2
A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder asks a nurse what causes the disorder. The nurse should respond:
A) It is generally believed to be strongly related to dysfunctional family dynamics.
B) Research has indicated that the cause is predominately genetic.
C) They have determined that the major cause is underactivity of the dopamine pathways in the human brain.
D) Studies have indicated that birth order is strongly associated with this disorder.
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