In response to a critical incident of suicide on an inpatient ...

[segrsyd]

In response to a critical incident of suicide on an inpatient unit, research identifies which response as MOST desired by psychiatric nurses?
 
  a. informal discussion among themselves
  b. formal debriefing and counseling
  c. short-term medication
  d. time off to individually process the event

Question 2

A 27-year-old client has been married and divorced four times. The client is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Which behavior pattern should a nurse anticipate when caring for this client?
 
  A) Social isolation
  B) Suspiciousness of others
  C) Belligerence and argumentativeness
  D) Emotional instability

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Answer to Question 1

B
The research conducted by Joyce and Wallbridge (2003) revealed that psychiatric nurses expressed the need to use services such as debriefing and counseling when having experienced a critical incident of suicide on their unit. The researchers identified a need for training, availability, and flexibility of providing such services to nurses in psychiatric care.

Answer to Question 2

D

[segrsyd]

Great answer, keep it coming

[carlsona147]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it