A nurse is caring for four clients diagnosed with major ...

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A nurse is caring for four clients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. When considering each client's belief system, the nurse should conclude which client would potentially be at highest risk for suicide?
 
  A. Roman Catholic
  B. Protestant
  C. Atheist
  D. Muslim

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has threatened to commit suicide by hanging. The client states, I'm going to use a knotted shower curtain when no one is around. Which information would determine the nurse's plan of care for this client?
 
  A. The more specific the plan is, the more likely the client will attempt suicide.
  B. Clients who talk about suicide never actually commit it.
  C. Clients who threaten suicide should be observed every 15 minutes.
  D. After a brief assessment, the nurse should avoid the topic of suicide.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Depressed men and women who consider themselves affiliated with a religion are less likely to attempt suicide than their nonreligious counterparts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Clients who have specific plans are at greater risk for suicide.