The major difference between self-injury and suicide lies in ...

[appyboo]

The major difference between self-injury and suicide lies in whether the patient has:
 
  a. a need to control or a need to be controlled.
  b. the wish to relieve tension or the wish to die.
  c. been diagnosed with a developmental disorder or psychosis.
  d. a tendency toward indirect or direct expression of self-destructive urges.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example where it is acceptable to share information about a client with another person?
 
  a. when the client's caring and concerned spouse requests information
  b. when nurses from other institutions or facilities meet to discuss client-education ideas
  c. when the client threatens to harm a specific person
  d. when you discuss the day's events with your own nurse-psychotherapist

[xiazhe]

Answer to Question 1

B
The lethality of self-injury is usually low, and patients who self-injure seek relief of tension. Suicide attempts are directed by the wish to die. Care-planning strategies will differ based on underlying patient motivation.

Answer to Question 2

C
When a client threatens to harm a specific person, the health care provider has a legal obligation to warn the person. The other options would result in a violation of the client's right to privacy.

[appyboo]

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[xiazhe]

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