Author Question: Suicide is a high risk among clients with dual diagnoses. Which of these dual diagnoses, when linked ... (Read 98 times)

LaDunn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 526
Suicide is a high risk among clients with dual diagnoses. Which of these dual diagnoses, when linked with suicidal intention, is considered part of the deadly triangle in the elderly?
 
  a. alcohol abuse and panic disorder
  b. schizophrenia and drug abuse
  c. depression and alcohol abuse
  d. bipolar disorder and drug abuse

Question 2

A nurse is planning milieu therapy for clients. Which statement accurately reflects the principles of milieu therapy?
 
  A) A structured program of activities is in place to meet each client's specific needs.
  B) Unit responsibilities are divided equally among all clients.
  C) An autocratic form of government exists, with staff assuming authority.
  D) The individual is the sole focus of therapy.



skipfourms123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Answer to Question 1

C
Osgood described the combination of alcoholism, depression, and suicide as the deadly triangle. The combination of depression and alcohol abuse is particularly lethal among older individuals.

Answer to Question 2

A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library