A nursing instructor is evaluating a nursing student's knowledge ...

[sammy]

A nursing instructor is evaluating a nursing student's knowledge regarding a client with suicidal thoughts. Which statement made by the student demonstrates an understanding regarding assessing a client with suicidal thoughts?
 
  A) I should attempt to make light of the circumstances.
  B) I should be indirect and respectful.
  C) I should not talk about suicide directly.
  D) I should directly acknowledge the situation.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a newborn born after 37 weeks gestation. The newborns weight is 1,750 g (3 pounds, 10 ounces). The head circumference and length are at the 25th percentile.
 
  What statement would the nurse use to describe these assessment findings?
  A) Preterm appropriate for gestational age, asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction
  B) Preterm appropriate for gestational age, symmetrical intrauterine growth restriction
  C) Preterm small for gestational age, asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction
  D) Term small for gestational age, symmetrical intrauterine growth restriction

[ultraflyy23]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Individuals who are experiencing suicidal ideation will respect direct acknowledgment of the situation as opposed to a restrained approach. Nurses recognize the severity and finality of the client's decision, and do not attempt to make light of the circumstances. Nurses working with clients who are considering suicide, or who have recently attempted suicide, should be direct but respectful when evaluating the client and asking questions. It is a common misconception that talking about suicide directly could cause the client to act in a suicidal manner, but this is not true.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

The infant is preterm at 37 weeks. Because the weight is below the 10th percentile, the infant is not appropriate for gestational age but is considered small for gestational age. Head circumference and length between the 10th and 90th percentiles indicate asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction. Symmetrical intrauterine growth restriction would have head circumference below the 10th percentile.