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Mr3Hunna

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Four individuals have suicide plans. Which plan evidences the highest risk for completed suicide?
 
  a. Drinking dishwashing detergent before a family meal.
  b. Jumping from a suspension bridge in a rural location late at night.
  c. Cutting the wrists in the bathroom while a patient's spouse reads in the next room.
  d. Overdosing on acetaminophen (Tylenol) 1 hour before the patient's spouse is expected home from work.

Question 2

Before beginning lithium therapy, the nurse should educate a patient about laboratory tests to assess for adequate function of which system?
 
  a. Peripheral vascular
  b. Reproductive
  c. Respiratory
  d. Renal


fwbard

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

B
The correct response presents a highly lethal method with little opportunity for rescue. The other options are lower lethality methods with higher rescue potential.

Answer to Question 2

D
Because lithium is excreted via the kidneys, renal system function must be adequate if lithium toxicity is to be prevented. Functioning of the other systems has no direct relationship to lithium therapy.


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