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The nurse is caring for a patient who is active duty military. The nurse suspects the patient may be suicidal. According to current research on laboratory values and suicide, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
 
  1. Review the patient's vitamin K level
  2. Review the patient's vitamin D level
  3. Review the patient's serum calcium level
  4. Review the patient's serum potassium level

Question 2

The nurse at a community health clinic is conducting a mental health assessment on a patient with a history of depression. Which environmental factor does the nurse recognize as a risk factor for suicide?
 
  1. Isolation from others
  2. Chronic illness
  3. Apprehensive anxiety
  4. Working two jobs


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

Answer: 2
Explanation: While further research is still needed, research has found a relationship between completed suicide and low vitamin D levels. While reviewing the other laboratory values are not inappropriate, these actions do not reflect the current research on laboratory values and suicide.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1
Explanation: Sociological or environmental influences that increase risk for suicide include isolation from others, military status, and incarceration. Working two jobs is not a risk factor for suicide. Chronic illness is a biological risk factor. Apprehensive anxiety is a psychological risk factor.


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