A client who has attempted to commit suicide in the past tells ...

[sjones]

A client who has attempted to commit suicide in the past tells the nurse about feeling better since being prescribed an antidepressant medication. Which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate based on the assessment data?
 
  A) Improved mood
  B) Improved sleep
  C) Improved feelings of guilt
  D) Improved appetite

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a client to prevent future suicidal behavior. Which interactions would be appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Add the names of community resources to a crisis card.
  B) Assist in creating a crisis card listing family members.
  C) Focus on reasons for living.
  D) Limit exposure to friends.
  E) Identify self-directed harmful behaviors.

[taylorsonier]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Antidepressants treat major depression by enhancing mood. Antidepressants are also prescribed to treat anxiety disorders. Recent studies link depression and anxiety to similar neurotransmitter dysfunction, and both seem to respond to treatment with antidepressant medications. An improvement in appetite and sleep might occur with antidepressant medication; however, the medication does not directly stimulate the appetite or cause sleep. Antidepressant medication is not known to improve feelings of guilt.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B

To help prevent future suicidal behavior, the nurse should assist the client to develop a crisis card that lists the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of family members and the names and telephone numbers of community resource crisis centers. Identifying self-directed harmful behaviors will not prevent future suicidal behavior. Limiting exposure to friends will not prevent future suicidal behavior. Focusing on reasons for living is an intervention to promote problem solving.

[sjones]

Thank you

[taylorsonier]

No problemo