A nurse is preparing a presentation for a group of colleagues about suicide and the older adult population. Which of the following would the nurse include in this presentation? Select all that apply
A) Suicide is less of a risk in this population as compared with middle-aged adults.
B) Married African American men are at the greatest risk for suicide in this group.
C) Depression is the greatest risk factor for suicide in this population group.
D) White women account for the highest number of suicide deaths in this age group.
E) Recent behavior changes and loss of support are important assessment areas for suicide risk.
C, E
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A menopausal woman tells her nurse that she experiences discomfort from vaginal dryness during sexual intercourse and asks, "What should I use as a lubricant?" The nurse should recommend:
A. Petroleum jelly. B. A water-soluble lubricant. C. Body cream or body lotion. D. Less frequent intercourse.
A nurse is interviewing a client and suspects that the client may have narcissistic personality disorder. Which statement by the client would help support the nurse's suspicions?
A) "I have a very important position in life; everyone I know wants to be like me." B) "My wife is poisoning my food so she can get rid of me and marry her boss." C) "I like to work alone because then I can let my thoughts wander." D) "I'm always the life of the party, making new friends all the time."
The nurse works in a healthcare clinic in which providers communicate with one another and with patients using e-mail. What guideline associated with this method of communication should the healthcare providers follow?
1. Categorize patients according to major medical diagnosis and create groups educational e-mails. 2. Delete messages as soon as possible to protect confidentiality. 3. Inform patients of anyone else who will be reading messages. 4. Use e-mail as the primary method of communication.