Author Question: A nurse's brother mentions that he saw on the news that a man without any known illnesses died ... (Read 86 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse's brother mentions that he saw on the news that a man without any known illnesses died suddenly just after hearing that his ex-wife had committed suicide. He asks if this was coincidence or if an emotional shock can kill someone.

The nurse should respond by noting that a number of serious medical conditions may be precipitated by emotional distress, including: (Select all that apply.) a. cancer.
b. lung disease.
c. hypertension.
d. certain headaches.
e. myocardial infarction.
f. cardiovascular disease.

Question 2

A college student who attempted suicide by overdose was treated in the emergency department. Because she had no available social supports, she was hospitalized.

An outcome related to the nursing diagnosis Risk for self-directed violence is that the patient will: a. exercise self-control by refraining from attempting to harm herself.
b. verbalize a desire and intent to live by the end of the second hospital day.
c. demonstrate two new coping mechanisms by the fourth hospital day.
d. discuss two personal strengths by the end of first week of hospitalization.

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

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E, F
A number of diseases can be worsened or brought to awareness by intense emotional experiences or by chronic or acute stress. Others can be brought about indirectly, such as cardiovascular disease due to acute or chronic hypertension. Lung diseases, other than cancer, are not in this group.

Answer to Question 2

A
Refraining from self-harm relates most directly to the priority problem of risk for self-directed violence. The other outcomes are related to hope, coping, and self-esteem.