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Which of the following principles should the nurse consider when planning nursing care for a client who was admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt?
 
  a. Clients who attempt suicide and fail are likely to try again.
  b. People who attempt suicide and fail do not really want to die.
  c. People who talk about suicide are less likely to attempt it.
  d. Once in the hospital, clients seldom commit suicide.

Question 2

A client's husband made her very angry last week when he forgot their anniversary. This week, the client is still unwilling to discuss this with him because she is afraid she will explode with anger.
 
  The nurse should identify the client's means of handling differences as:
  A) Attacking.
  B) Surrendering.
  C) Avoiding.
  D) Belittling.



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Answer to Question 1

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Nurses caring for clients admitted after a suicide attempt would recognize that these clients are likely to try again. In short, a previous suicide attempt puts an individual at very significantly increased risk for subsequent completed suicides.

Answer to Question 2

C




asan beg

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


amit

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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