Author Question: Alcohol and other drug abuse, chronic physical or mental illnesses, or lack of relief from ... (Read 45 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Alcohol and other drug abuse, chronic physical or mental illnesses, or lack of relief from caregiving responsibilities are factors placing a family at higher risk for family violence.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

You are working with a client who recently underwent a hysterectomy. She has a history of bipolar disorder. When she arrives at the postsurgical checkup, she is speaking more slowly, is crying, and reports that she feels depressed.

Which of the following risks should be assessed at this time? a. risk for hallucinations
b. risk for suicide
c. risk for exhaustion
d. risk for violence

31809pancho · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

T

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse would assess for risk of suicide. The nurse's assessment of the client's slow speech, crying, and statement of feeling depressed indicates to the nurse that the client might in fact be depressed. Given the history of bipolar disorder, compounded by a recent major surgery, the nurse would recognize that the client is at risk for suicide.