Author Question: The nurse on a psychiatric unit is caring for a client with severe depression. The client states, I ... (Read 26 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse on a psychiatric unit is caring for a client with severe depression. The client states, I just cannot go on. It is hopeless for me and there is no end in sight. My family would be better off without me burdening them.

The nurse recognizes that this client is most at risk for:
a. Ineffective coping
b. Denial
c. Impaired recovery
d. Suicide

Question 2

The nurse is caring for several patients on a medical-surgical unit. To which patient statement is the nurse most alerted for making a mental health referral?

a. Since finding out I have cancer, I feel nervous and uneasy all the time.
b. Sometimes I feel very down about my job, but if I get to the gym and do some exercising, I feel better.
c. When things really bother me, I just put them right out of my head and go on.
d. Things at home are just piling up. I just feel so alone and empty inside of me.