Author Question: The nurse is presenting information to a gatekeeper training class about the people in a suicide ... (Read 74 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is presenting information to a gatekeeper training class about the people in a suicide victim's life, including the most commonly recognized risk factors for suicidal behavior, symptoms of mental illness, and barriers to mental health

treatment. The nurse teaches that both parents and friends were equally able to recognize many risk factors, but friends were better than parents at recognizing risk factors for: 1. Suicide.
2. Mania.
3. Substance abuse.
4. Depression.

Question 2

Which of the following interventions is not an appropriate strategy for the family therapist?

1. Openly disagree with one another when appropriate
2. Showing that anger and pain are not safe emotions to examine
3. Delineating family roles and functions
4. Openly discuss problems with one another

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Parents and friends can be instrumental in preventing suicide. Parents and friends universally recognized most symptoms, although friends were better able to recognize symptoms of substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The family therapist should encourage examination of all emotions in a safe environment. There are no forbidden areas that cannot be examined during family therapy. The other interventions are all appropriate strategies for the family therapist to engage in during therapy.