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imanialler

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A patient with depression tells a nurse, I hope someone will make sure my family gets my jewelry when I'm gone.. This statement can be assessed as a suicide:
 
  a. attempt.
  b. gesture.
  c. threat.
  d. plan.

Question 2

The nurse is working with a potentially violent patient in a community clinic. Which of the following would the nurse implement to minimize personal risk?
 
  A) Using protective devices
  B) Staying close to a door
  C) Keeping the door closed to ensure privacy
  D) Wearing inexpensive jewelry to distract the patient


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skipfourms123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Suicide threats are warningsindirect or direct, verbal or nonverbalthat the person plans to attempt suicide.

Answer to Question 2

B


imanialler

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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