Suicide is a high risk among clients with dual diagnoses. Which of these dual diagnoses, when linked with suicidal intention, is considered part of the "deadly triangle" in the elderly?
a. alcohol abuse and panic disorder
b. schizophrenia and drug abuse
c. depression and alcohol abuse
d. bipolar disorder and drug abuse
C
Osgood described the combination of alcoholism, depression, and suicide as the "deadly triangle." The combination of depression and alcohol abuse is particularly lethal among older individuals.
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The nurse is caring for a toddler with acute laryngotracheobronchitis. Which assessment finding would indicate the child is experiencing increased respiratory obstruction?
a. Restlessness b. Tachycardia c. Brassy cough d. Expiratory wheezing
The client lives so completely in a world of his own that they he is unable to recognize reality, relate to others, or cope with life's demands. This client is considered:
a. Exotic b. Anorectic c. Neurotic d. Psychotic
A patient who is pondering surgical repair of varicose veins asks the nurse how long the hospital stay would be. How should the nurse respond?
1. "The procedure is an inpatient procedure that requires an overnight stay.". 2. "The procedure is completed over several days, so you will return to the hospital every day until the process is complete.". 3. "Surgical repair of varicose veins is an outpatient procedure. There is no inpatient stay.". 4. "The procedure is complicated and will require at least 2 days in the hospital.".
Which type of statistics explains characteristics of variables found in a sample and describes, summarizes, and synthesizes collected data?
a. Descriptive b. Inferential c. Explanatory d. Intuitive