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V@ndy87

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A nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to:
 
  a. current stress level.
  b. mood disturbance.
  c. suicide potential.
  d. level of anxiety.

Question 2

A person intentionally overdosed on antidepressants. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
 
  a. Powerlessness
  b. Social isolation
  c. Risk for suicide
  d. Compromised family coping


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

ANS: C
The SAD PERSONS tool evaluates 10 major risk factors in suicide potential: sex, age, depression, previous attempt, ethanol use, rational thinking loss, social supports lacking, organized plan, no spouse, and sickness. The tool does not have categories to provide information on the other options listed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This diagnosis is the only one with life-or-death ramifications and is therefore of higher priority than the other options.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
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