Author Question: The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who was hospitalized following a suicide attempt. ... (Read 38 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who was hospitalized following a suicide attempt.

The nurse evaluates that the client could benefit from further development of coping strategies if the client was overheard making which of the following statements prior to discharge? 1. I know now that I can't be all things to all people all the time.
2. It is important for me to take my medications just as prescribed.
3. It's been good to learn better ways to deal with the stresses in my life.
4. I know that I won't become depressed again after the treatment I received here.

Question 2

A ___________________ _ nurse assists throughout a surgery by handing the physician instruments, holding retractors, and performing other tasks that require sterile garb.

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 3

An area free from all microorganisms where additional sterile items can be placed until they are ready for use is referred to as a(n) ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank with correct word.

tandmlomax84 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Depression is a mood disorder that can be a recurrent illness. The client must learn to recognize symptoms of the disorder and to know who and when to call to resume more active treatment. Each of the incorrect options indicates a successful coping mechanism or health-promoting behavior.

Answer to Question 2

Saved me massive time.

Answer to Question 3

ANS:
sterile field