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B · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The emergency department nurse realizes that the husband of a client appears increasingly irritable
as he waits. Interventions to prevent escalation of anger would include

a. periodically updating the husband about what is being done for his wife.
b. explaining that his wife will have to wait because clients are treated in order of
need.
c. asking that he relax, explaining that his wife's condition is not life threatening.
d. suggesting that he return home and have the physician call with an update in 3
hours.

Question 2

The measure that would be considered primary prevention for suicide is

a. hospitalization of a suicidal client.
b. referral of a formerly suicidal client to a support group.
c. advocating laws to require trigger locks on all firearms.
d. suicide precautions for 24 hours for newly admitted clients.

krakiolit · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Periodic updates reduce anxiety and defuse anger. This strategy acknowledges the husband's
presence and concern. Options B, C, and D would be likely to increase anger because they imply
that his anxiety is inappropriate.

Answer to Question 2

C
This measure reduces ease of access to a lethal means of suicide. (Firearms are the most common
method for suicide for both men and women.) Options A and D are secondary prevention measures,
and option B is a tertiary prevention measure.