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danielfitts88 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During the assessment of a client, the nurse becomes concerned that the client is at risk for suicide. Which of the following assessment findings would support the nurse's conclusion? (Select all that apply.)

1. Alcohol use
2. Use of illegal substances most days of the week
3. Recent death of spouse
4. Laid off from employment 6 months ago
5. Weather preventing the planting of an annual garden
6. Family scheduled to visit in a few weeks

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with hyponatremia. Which of the following assessment findings would cause the nurse to become concerned? (Select all that apply.)

1. Confusion
2. Poor appetite
3. Restlessness
4. Lethargy
5. Seizures
6. Coma

Kaytorgator · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Risk factors associated with an increased risk for suicide include alcohol and drug abuse, loss of a loved one, joblessness, and lack of economic security. Inclement weather and family visits are not risk factors associated with an increased risk for suicide.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4, 5, 6
The change in osmolality that occurs with hyponatremia causes fluid to shift into the intracellular space. Signs and symptoms associated with an expanded intracellular compartment include confusion, restlessness, lethargy, seizures, and coma. Poor appetite is not an assessment finding of hyponatremia.