Author Question: There is an increased risk of suicide in clients with a psychiatric diagnosis compared to clients ... (Read 97 times)

anjilletteb

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
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



Silverbeard98

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 355
Answer to Question 1

T

Answer to Question 2

A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library