There is an increased risk of suicide in clients with a psychiatric diagnosis compared to clients without a psychiatric diagnosis.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
A 72-year-old client receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer dementia. Her husband of 50 years is no longer able to safely care for her at home and has her placed in a long-term care facility.
The client's husband expresses feelings of guilt and depression about placing his wife in a facility. What might the client's husband be experiencing and what should the nurse recommend?
A) Complicated grieving; Alzheimer support group
B) Unconscious abandonment issues; group therapy
C) Major depressive episode; psychiatric referral
D) Caregiver role strain; caregiver support groups
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Nursing diagnosis impact on nursing practice
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