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Pea0909berry

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When the nurse performs the initial assessment of an adolescent with depression, an appropriate question to ask is:
 
  a. What is making you depressed?
  b. Have you ever thought about suicide?
  c. What could we do to make you happy?
  d. Would you like your friends to visit?

Question 2

Maintaining eye contact for 2 to 6 seconds during communication:
 
  a. keeps the nurse's attention on the conversation.
  b. counteracts shyness in the patient.
  c. indicates continuous focused attention.
  d. assesses if the patient is involved in the conversation.



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joshbk44

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Answer to Question 1

B
Ask direct questions about suicidal thoughts. The discovery of whether the person has an actual plan is an indicator to the seriousness of the situation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Maintaining eye contact for 2 to 6 seconds involves the person in what is being said, is indicative of continued interest, and conveys to the patient an accepting attitude.




Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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