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jeatrice

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A nurse is caring for a client who has threatened to commit suicide by hanging. The client states, I'm going to use a knotted shower curtain when no one is around.
 
   Which information would determine the nurse's plan of care for this client? A. The more specific the plan is, the more likely the client will attempt suicide.
  B. Clients who talk about suicide never actually commit it.
  C. Clients who threaten suicide should be observed every 15 minutes.
  D. After a brief assessment, the nurse should avoid the topic of suicide.

Question 2

A nursing instructor is teaching about suicide in the elderly population. Which information should the instructor include?
 
  A. Elderly people use less lethal means to commit suicide.
  B. Although the elderly make up less than 13 of the population, they account for 16 of all suicides.
  C. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among the elderly.
  D. It is normal for elderly individuals to express a desire to die, because they have come to terms with their mortality.



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annierak

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Answer to Question 1

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Clients who have specific plans are at greater risk for suicide.

Answer to Question 2

B
This factual information should be included in the nursing instructor's teaching plan. An expressed desire to die is not normal in any age group.




jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


carlsona147

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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