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AEWBW

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A young woman was brought into the emergency department by a friend after she had been assaulted outside of a movie theater. When questioned by the nurse, the young woman stated, I'm not sure what happened. I just want to go home.
 
  The nurse recognizes that the experience was traumatic for the young woman and hypothesized that the woman was using which of the following to cope with her experience? a. faked amnesia
  b. denial
  c. anger
  d. frustration

Question 2

Which of the following available suicide methods is the MOST lethal?
 
  a. bottle of whiskey
  b. shoelaces
  c. full bottle of Prozac
  d. loaded gun


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Kedrick2014

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

B
The client is most likely using the defense mechanism of denial. The experience of the assault may have been so painful and stressful that denial was used to reduce the anxiety and stress.

Answer to Question 2

D
The most lethal method of suicide is the use of a loaded gun. Firearms are used by the majority of persons, particularly younger adults who successfully complete a suicide.


AEWBW

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

ghepp

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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