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vicky · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

As a nurse working with a group of males over age 65, you would keep in mind factors that bring an increased risk of suicide. Which of the following factors would you associate with the highest risk of suicide in the male population over age 65?

a. occupation
b. divorce
c. marriage
d. income

Question 2

A 17-year-old client suffers from anorexia nervosa. The client's treatment team is planning to use behavior modification. The success of behavior modification for the client with anorexia nervosa is based on which principle?

A) Motivation
B) Reward
C) Control
D) Protection

LegendaryAnswers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Divorce in males over age 65 was the major factor associated with the highest risk of suicide. The loss of a spouse through death or divorce can leave the client experiencing grief and loss, which in turn can cause depression.

Answer to Question 2

C