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anjilletteb

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There is an increased risk of suicide in clients with a psychiatric diagnosis compared to clients without a psychiatric diagnosis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A 72-year-old client receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer dementia. Her husband of 50 years is no longer able to safely care for her at home and has her placed in a long-term care facility.
 
  The client's husband expresses feelings of guilt and depression about placing his wife in a facility. What might the client's husband be experiencing and what should the nurse recommend?
  A) Complicated grieving; Alzheimer support group
  B) Unconscious abandonment issues; group therapy
  C) Major depressive episode; psychiatric referral
  D) Caregiver role strain; caregiver support groups



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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