A college student failed two tests. Afterward, the student cried ...

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A college student failed two tests. Afterward, the student cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate.
 
  Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?
  a. Calling parents
  b. Excessive crying
  c. Giving away sweaters
  d. Staying alone in dorm room

Question 2

After assessing a victim of sexual assault, which terms could the nurse use in the documentation? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Alleged
  b. Reported
  c. Penetration
  d. Intercourse
  e. Refused
  f. Declined

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Giving away prized possessions may signal that the individual thinks he or she will have no further need for the items, such as when a suicide plan has been formulated. Calling parents and crying do not provide clues to suicide, in and of themselves. Remaining in the dormitory would be an expected behavior because the patient has nowhere else to go.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, F
The nurse should refrain from using pejorative language when documenting assessments of victims of sexual assault. Reported should be used instead of alleged. Penetration should be used instead of intercourse. Declined should be used instead of refused.