Author Question: In response to a critical incident of suicide on an inpatient unit, research identifies which ... (Read 59 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In response to a critical incident of suicide on an inpatient unit, research identifies which response as MOST desired by psychiatric nurses?

a. informal discussion among themselves
b. formal debriefing and counseling
c. short-term medication
d. time off to individually process the event

Question 2

A 27-year-old client has been married and divorced four times. The client is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Which behavior pattern should a nurse anticipate when caring for this client?

A) Social isolation
B) Suspiciousness of others
C) Belligerence and argumentativeness
D) Emotional instability

AaaA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The research conducted by Joyce and Wallbridge (2003) revealed that psychiatric nurses expressed the need to use services such as debriefing and counseling when having experienced a critical incident of suicide on their unit. The researchers identified a need for training, availability, and flexibility of providing such services to nurses in psychiatric care.

Answer to Question 2

D