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lindiwe

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A client is being assessed following a suicide attempt. She continues to have suicidal thoughts. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would take priority at this time?
 
  A) Activity intolerance related to fatigue
  B) Anxiety related to psychological conflict
  C) Risk for violence, self-directed, related to suicidal thoughts
  D) Social isolation related to feelings of worthlessness

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A client has failed to respond to medication therapy for depression. The physician has ordered electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following is most important to include in the teaching plan for this client?
 
  A) This type of therapy will induce a seizure.
  B) ECT will cure your depression.
  C) A registered nurse will perform the procedure.
  D) There will be no memory impairment postprocedure.


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dreamfighter72

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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