A patient who was hospitalized after a serious suicide attempt is ...

[beccaep]

A patient who was hospitalized after a serious suicide attempt is scheduled to be discharged to home. During the hospitalization the patient has been compliant with all aspects of the treatment plan.
 
  It is reasonable to believe the patient will continue to comply with treatment because the patient: a. is beginning to demonstrate positive behavioral changes.
  b. continues to need to seek praise from multidisciplinary team members.
  c. states, I'm trying to change. I can't do it all at once but I want to continue to try..
  d. verbally promises to go to every meeting that the group schedules after the planned discharge.

Question 2

After working with a patient who has a history of violent behavior to identify possible clues that suggest that his behavior is escalating, the nurse and patient develop a plan for prevention. Which strategy would they be least likely to include?
 
  A) Counting to 10
  B) Taking slow deep breaths
  C) Turning up the music loud
  D) Taking a voluntary time out

[Edwyer]

Answer to Question 1

A
Since the patient is now demonstrating positive behavioral changes and is compliant with the treatment plan, it would be reasonable to expect this change in behavior to continue and facilitate continued compliance. The remaining options lack tangible proof that the patient has experienced any true change in behavior that would facilitate compliance now or in the future since they lack positive action.

Answer to Question 2

C

[beccaep]

Thank you

[Edwyer]

Happy to help you