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NClaborn

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A 20-year-old college student has been admitted to the emergency department after taking an overdose of Tylenol. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should be prioritized in the care of this client after she is medically stabilized?
 
  A) Impaired Social Interaction related to alienation secondary to depressive behavior
  B) Hopelessness as evidenced by recent suicide attempt
  C) Risk for Violence, Self-Directed, related to recent suicide attempt
  D) Ineffective Coping as evidenced by recent suicide attempt

Question 2

A patient on the inpatient psychiatricmental health unit was discovered attempting to asphyxiate himself using a blanket. Which of the following measures should the care team prioritize in the patient's immediate care?
 
  A) Assessing the specific motivation for the patient's attempted suicide
  B) Placing the patient on suicide precautions
  C) Teaching the patient improved coping skills
  D) Managing the patient's anxiety



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rleezy04

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The client's risk for subsequent suicide attempts is a priority over other psychosocial diagnoses, even though these are each likely applicable in this client's case.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The need for safety and suicide prevention supersedes the importance of patient education, anxiety management, and assessment of the patient's motivations.




NClaborn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


juliaf

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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