Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices

Wanda Mohr PhD RN FAAN

Chapter 34 Suicide and Suicidal Behavior - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Which of the following assessment findings would lead the nurse to suspect that a client is at a high risk for suicide? Select all that apply.
a. Several available support persons
b. Continual abuse of alcohol
c. Hopelessness accompanied by withdrawal
d. Marked hostility
e. History of multiple previous attempts

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Problem 2

A nurse is teaching a client group about depression and suicide. Which of the following behavioral clues would the nurse identify as suggestive of suicide?
a. Going to see a psychiatrist
b. Verbalizing feelings of hopelessness about problems
c. Engaging in weekend drinking episodes
d. Joking about stress

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Problem 3

Which of the following statements about suicidal intent is most accurate?
a. Following a suicidal gesture, all clients will be grateful to be alive.
b. Clients expressing suicidal intent rarely follow through with the action.
c. Degree of suicidal intent may change.
d. Questions about the specific details of a suicide plan are not therapeutic.

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