This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Suicide risk is highest among clients who have been diagnosed with which of the following? A) ... (Read 44 times)

bio_gurl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
on: Jul 19, 2018
Suicide risk is highest among clients who have been diagnosed with which of the following?
 
  A) Borderline personality disorder
  B) Paranoid personality disorder
  C) Schizoid personality disorder
  D) Obsessivecompulsive personality disorder

Question 2

A 51-year-old male has been admitted to the detoxification unit with acute symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Nursing assessment is likely to reveal what?
 
  A) Tremors, headache, flushed face, and hallucinations
  B) Psychomotor hypoactivity, hypotension, and increased appetite
  C) Hypomania, bradycardia, and generalized seizures
  D) Anhidrosis, hypotonicity, and delusions


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

pocatato

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The risk of suicide is highest among cluster B personality disorders, such as BPD.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include tremors, headache, flushed face, and hallucinations. The client will experience hypertension (not hypotension), tachycardia (not bradycardia), and diaphoresis (not anhidrosis).


bio_gurl

  • Member
  • Posts: 524
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

xiazhe

  • Member
  • Posts: 331
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

Diverticulosis. It is the presence of abnormal pouches in the wall of the large intestine (diverticu Diverticulosis. It is the presence of abnormal pouches in the wall of the large intestine (diverticu
The risk of dying before the age of 65 gets lower as family income gets higher. The risk of dying before the age of 65 gets lower as family income gets higher.
Diagnostic Imaging Procedures and Conditions Diagnosed or Treated Diagnostic Imaging Procedures and Conditions Diagnosed or Treated
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence. Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide. Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
How at Risk Are You? How at Risk Are You?
Video: Hip Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library