Author Question: A 51-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse and depression has committed suicide. The care ... (Read 51 times)

maychende · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 51-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse and depression has committed suicide. The care team has subsequently taken steps to organize a postvention. What is the goal of a postvention?

A) To provide a chance for the man's family and friends to reminisce about him
B) To allow the man's family and other close acquaintances to express their feelings about his suicide
C) To identify the clues that should have been acted upon in the days leading up to the man's suicide
D) To teach the man's close friends and family coping skills that they will need in the months ahead

Question 2

A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia has experienced a recent increase in the frequency and severity of command hallucinations that has culminated in a suicide attempt.

The nurse should anticipate that this client may benefit from which of the following?

A) An SSRI
B) Lithium
C) Naltrexone (ReVia)
D) Clozapine (Clozaril)

amanda_14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Postvention is a therapeutic program for bereaved survivors of a suicide. It allows family members or other survivors to vent their feelings. Reminiscence, learning coping skills, and reflecting on suicide clues are not central goals of a postvention.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Clozapine (Clozaril) is considered to be a highly effective medication for suicidal clients with the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Lithium is typically used with clients with bipolar disorder, and naltrexone is given to suicidal clients who have developmental disorders. SSRIs are used primarily with clients who are diagnosed with depression.