Which assessment finding should be considered a high risk factor ...

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Which assessment finding should be considered a high risk factor for adolescent suicide?
 
  a. Being sexually abused
  b. Having experienced panic attacks
  c. Being mildly cognitively impaired
  d. Having a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes

Question 2

Planning for a patient with Asperger's disorder will be facilitated if the nurse understands that this disorder is different from autism. The nurse will base care on knowledge that Asperger's disorder is characterized by:
 
  a. Repetitive patterns of behavior
  b. Age-appropriate language development
  c. Stereotypic movements and speech patterns
  d. Obsession with objects that move in a spinning motion

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Suicide risk factors include a history of sexual abuse. There is no current research to support a strong relationship between suicide attempts and any of the other options.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Communication will be facilitated knowing that a patient with Asperger's disorder has no clinically significant delays in language or cognitive function. The remaining options are characteristics of both disorders.