The long-term care facility nurse is aware that the resident most at risk for suicide related to depression is the
a. 70-year-old man with diabetes.
b. 75-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
c. 80-year-old woman with a bipolar disorder.
d. 85-year-old man with schizophrenia.
ANS: C
Persons with affective disorders are most at risk for suicide related to depression.
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A) drug tolerance. B) addiction. C) dependence. D) withdrawal.
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A) Pain worsens by shaking the affected hand and wrist. B) Pain is alleviated by elevating the hand. C) Pain is alleviated by shaking the affected hand and wrist D) Pain is alleviated by rubbing the palm of the affected hand.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. What will be an ideal response?