Answer to Question 1
D
A warning sign that a teenager is considering suicide includes verbalization of suicidal thoughts.
Appetite disturbances, usually a decrease in appetite, may be a warning sign that a teenager is considering suicide.
A decrease in school performance and loss of initiative are possible warning signs that a teenager is considering suicide.
Sleep disturbances, such as the inability to sleep, are a warning sign for suicide.
Answer to Question 2
C
The nurse should first find out if there is anyone in the family or neighbourhood who would or could assist with the colostomy care. It is important to focus on the family first and then make referrals when appropriate.
Offering to assist the client to learn to manage care does not change the fact that the client has arthritis and cannot manage the colostomy care.
The nurse should first determine if there are family members or friends to perform the client's colostomy care, and if not, then refer to home care.
Attending a support group will help with emotional support, but it will not meet the client's need for assistance with colostomy care.
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Patient Teaching
Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment
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Potential Interactions of Medications, Herbs, Nutrients, and Foods (1 of 2)
The Ames test, which screens compounds for potential mutagenicity