This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A client is being assessed following a suicide attempt. She continues to have suicidal thoughts. ... (Read 96 times)

lindiwe

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
on: Jul 19, 2018
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

Question 2

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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dreamfighter72

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 355
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


lindiwe

  • Member
  • Posts: 577
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

softEldritch

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.

Did you know?

Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

The respiratory system is assessed for ventilatory changes. The respiratory system is assessed for ventilatory changes.
A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon
Removing the sheet from underneath the client. Removing the sheet from underneath the client.
Client and therapist positioning for foot reflexology. Client and therapist positioning for foot reflexology.
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position
Suicide by Age and Sex, Canada, 2017 Suicide by Age and Sex, Canada, 2017
Video: Heart sounds

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library