Emile Durkheim argued in his book Suicide that only social ...

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Emile Durkheim argued in his book Suicide that only social factors could explain suicide. In Durkheim's view, suicide often occurs because society fails to either control individual impulses or:
 
  a. provide an individual with a sense of individual identity in the crowd
  b. allow individuals a sense of social connectedness and hope
  c. give its members freedom to be autonomous and make individual choices
  d. provide a safe haven for those who have nontraditional beliefs about death

Question 2

Which nursing diagnosis should be the priority for the nurse who is caring for a client with dementia who is disoriented, ataxic, and wanders?
 
  A) Disturbed thought processes
  B) Self-care deficit
  C) Risk for trauma
  D) Risk for other-directed violence

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Answer to Question 1

B
According to Durkheim, suicide often occurs because society fails to either control individual impulses or allow individuals a sense of social connectedness and hope. He suggests that stronger social controls result in lower suicide rates. However, he also postulates that too much or too little social integration can also result in risks for suicide.

Answer to Question 2

C