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colton

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The nurse manager is preparing a teaching session on suicide for a group of novice nurses. What will the nurse manager include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Women commit suicide more than men.
  2. Men commit suicide more than women.
  3. Women have a higher rate of attempted suicide.
  4. Older adults commit suicide more than younger adults.
  5. Younger adults commit suicide more than older adults.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for the following patients. Which patient should the nurse assess most carefully for suicide risk?
 
  1. 16-year-old Asian female
  2. 87-year-old Caucasian male
  3. 72-year-old Hispanic female
  4. 14-year-old African American male


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ErinKing

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

Answer: 2, 3, 4
Explanation: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Association for Suicidology (AAS), men commit suicide more than women, women have a higher rate of attempted suicide, and older adults commit suicide more than younger adults.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Association for Suicidology, individuals ages 85 and older commit suicide at a rate 36 higher than adults younger than 85. Also, Caucasians have the highest rate of death by suicide in the United States.


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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