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tatyanajohnson

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A client is newly committed to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention best lowers this client's risk for suicide?
 
  A. Encouraging participation in the milieu to promote hope
  B. Developing a strong personal relationship with the client
  C. Observing the client at intervals determined by assessed data
  D. Encouraging and redirecting the client to concentrate on happier times

Question 2

Which nursing intervention strategy is most appropriate to implement initially with a suicidal client?
 
  A. Ask a direct question such as, Do you ever think about killing yourself?
  B. Ask client, Please rate your mood on a scale from 1 to 10.
  C. Establish a trusting nurseclient relationship.
  D. Apply the nursing process to the planning of client care.


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briseldagonzales

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The nurse should observe the actively suicidal client continuously for the first hour after admission. After a full assessment the treatment team will determine the observation status of the client. Observation of the client allows the nurse to interrupt any observed suicidal behaviors.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The risk of suicide is greatly increased if the client has suicidal ideations, if the client has developed a plan, and particularly if the means exist for the client to execute the plan.


tatyanajohnson

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
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