The nurse is caring for a group of patients who are all active ...

[savannahhooper]

The nurse is caring for a group of patients who are all active duty military. Which patient statement would the nurse identify as increasing the patient's risk for suicide?
 
  1. I drink alcohol when I need to relax.
  2. My children stress me out sometimes.
  3. I graduated college, but my grades were not great.
  4. I have never been deployed to a war zone.

Question 2

In order to prevent suicide, the nurse is learning about recognizing protective measures in patients displaying hopelessness. Which patient will the nurse recognize as displaying external protective measures?
 
  1. The patient who is passive during a dispute.
  2. The patient who requests assistance when needed.
  3. The patient who remains calm during an argument.
  4. The patient who displays problem-solving capabilities.

[Li Jun]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: Active duty military personnel are at increased risk for suicide. However, additional factors may further increase their risk. These include substance use, history of deployment to an active war zone, and not having attended or graduated from college. Those who have children are more likely to have protective measures against suicide, due to the fact that they are responsible for caring for another person's basic needs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: Protective measures are factors that can help the individual to feel hopeful and worthy enough to begin problem solving, even when he or she feels that there are no answers to the presenting problem. There are internal and external protective measures. The patient with external protective measures relates to others and can request assistance when needed. The patient who is able to solve problems, think through conflict, and handle disputes without violence is displaying internal, not external protective measures.