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bclement10

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A college student who attempts suicide by overdose is hospitalized. When the parents are contacted they respond, There must be a mistake. This could not have happened. We've given our child everything. The parents' reaction reflects:
 
  a. denial.
  b. anger.
  c. anxiety.
  d. rescue feelings.

Question 2

A person attempts suicide by overdose, is treated in the emergency department, and is then hospitalized. What is the best initial outcome? The patient will:
 
  a. verbalize a will to live by the end of the second hospital day.
  b. describe two new coping mechanisms by the end of the third hospital day.
  c. accurately delineate personal strengths by the end of first week of hospitalization.
  d. exercise suicide self-restraint by refraining from gestures or attempts to kill self for 24 hours.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The parents' statements indicate denial. Denial or minimization of suicidal ideation or attempts is a defense against uncomfortable feelings. Family members are often unable to acknowledge suicidal ideation in someone close to them. The feelings suggested in the distracters are not clearly described in the scenario.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Suicide self-restraint relates most directly to the priority problem of risk for self-directed violence. The other outcomes are related to hope, coping, and self-esteem.




bclement10

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


diana chang

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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