A patient who was hospitalized after a serious suicide attempt is scheduled to be discharged to home. During the hospitalization the patient has been compliant with all aspects of the treatment plan.
It is reasonable to believe the patient will continue to comply with treatment because the patient: a. is beginning to demonstrate positive behavioral changes.
b. continues to need to seek praise from multidisciplinary team members.
c. states, I'm trying to change. I can't do it all at once but I want to continue to try..
d. verbally promises to go to every meeting that the group schedules after the planned discharge.
Question 2
After working with a patient who has a history of violent behavior to identify possible clues that suggest that his behavior is escalating, the nurse and patient develop a plan for prevention. Which strategy would they be least likely to include?
A) Counting to 10
B) Taking slow deep breaths
C) Turning up the music loud
D) Taking a voluntary time out
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
Patient health history form Cont.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is Frightened, Angry, or Anxious
Nursing Interventions According to Stage of Severity for Suicide Risk
Grief Responses and Patient Verbalization