Author Question: A nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a client admitted for thoughts of suicide.. Which ... (Read 87 times)

mmm · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a client admitted for thoughts of suicide.. Which assessment findings would indicate that the client is at a low level risk of suicide? Select all that apply.

A) Displays mild depression.
B) Shows curiosity about death.
C) Discusses taking his or her life.
D) Admits planning to end his or her life.
E) Discusses a plan to end his or her life in detail.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a newborn during the first 24 hours of life. Which is an abnormal finding?

A) Respiratory rate of 58 breaths per minute
B) Heart rate of 140 beats per minute
C) Presence of meconium stool
D) Yellowing of the skin

kishoreddi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B

Displaying mild depression and showing curiosity about death indicate low-level risk for suicide. Discussing taking his or her life, planning to end life, and discussing such plans in detail indicate high-level risk of suicide.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Yellowing of the skin within the first 24 hours of life is caused by pathological jaundice and often requires treatment with phototherapy. All of the other assessment findings are considered normal during the first 24 hours of life.