A client in the early stages of chronic confusion is exhibiting signs of depression due to effects of the disorder. The nurse would plan care for this client knowing that for some clients,
the risk of suicide because of hopelessness and powerlessness carries the greatest risk:
1. relatively early in the course of the disorder.
2. in the later stages of the disorder.
3. in both early and later stages of the disorder.
4. at no stage in this disorder.
ANS: 1
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