Author Question: The nurse knows that family members of suicide victims rarely seek assistance from mental health ... (Read 49 times)

cherise1989 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse knows that family members of suicide victims rarely seek assistance from mental health care professionals. One way to help survivors may be to:

1. Get families involved with the American Association of Suicidology.
2. Teach families how to bear the burden alone.
3. Talk to the physician about their case.
4. Assure the family they will soon feel better.

Question 2

The nurse would expect a client who is exhibiting the vegetative signs of depression to have:

1. Constipation and insomnia.
2. Helplessness.
3. Hopelessness.
4. Suicidal ideation and a plan.

wfdfwc23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Survivors rarely seek assistance from mental health care professionals. They may be angry and believe mental health care professionals should have prevented this. Those who work with survivors, including nurses, must be prepared for this reaction. The American Association of Suicidology maintains a website for professionals and survivors of suicide at www.suicidology.org. Family members should not be encouraged to bear the burden alone or be assured that they will soon feel better. Talking to the physician may be beneficial if the physician encourages the family to pursue appropriate mental health resources.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Constipation and insomnia is the only answer choice that is physiological. The vegetative signs of depression are physiological. Suicidal ideation and a plan, helplessness, and hopelessness are all psychological.