Author Question: The nurse evaluating the success of interventions for clients who are suicidal will look at ... (Read 73 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse evaluating the success of interventions for clients who are suicidal will look at prevention of attempts or statements by the client indicating a lessening of time where ideation is present.

Which of the following would also BEST measure success of interventions for clients who are suicidal? a. verbalized increased comfort in being alone
b. shortness of the hospital stay compared to previous stays
c. verbalized hope for the future
d. medication compliance

Question 2

Which of the following would a nurse identify as being categorized as Axis I in the DSM-IV-TR? Select all that apply.

A) Paranoid personality disorder
B) Posttraumatic stress disorder
C) Anorexia nervosa
D) Mental retardation
E) Unemployment
F) Coronary artery disease

kaykay69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The client verbalizing hope for the future is the best indicator that nursing interventions for a suicidal client have been successful. Clients who are suicidal tend to demonstrate symptoms of depression such as hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. The nurse's evaluation should also include monitoring the client's view of self and life situation to assess if the factors contributing to the client's suicidal ideations have changed in any way.

Answer to Question 2

B, C