Author Question: A client age 15 was interviewed by the psychiatric nurse to obtain information related to her ... (Read 54 times)

tth · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client age 15 was interviewed by the psychiatric nurse to obtain information related to her ad-mission earlier today. From the data listed, which finding is most significant in planning care?

1. She ran away from home twice during the past month.
2. Her mother died from suicide 1 year ago.
3. Her father recently remarried.
4. She has expressed a dislike for her new stepmother.

Question 2

A 58-year-old man was admitted to the hospital for severe depression. The nurse, gathering data about his medical and psychiatric history, learned of a suicide attempt 4 years ago after the death of his wife.

Based on this information, it is likely that the client:
1. Will avoid attempting suicide again after the past experience
2. Will try to minimize the seriousness of the suicide attempt
3. May express suicidal ideation or make a suicide attempt
4. Will report that he has recently written a will

ryansturges · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Option 2 is correct because suicidal behavior can become a learned familial adaptation to stress-ors. Running away, remarriage, and issues in stepfamilies can be important, but they are not of primary importance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
The majority of persons who complete suicides have made previous suicide attempts, so option 3 is correct. His previous attempt does not necessarily support options 1, 2, or 4.