A nurse would be most concerned about the risk of suicide in which adolescent?
a. A 13-year-old girl with poor school performance
b. A 14-year-old male exhibiting hostile behavior
c. A 17-year-old female with alcohol abuse issues
d. An 18-year-old male with relationship problems
D
All the problems described are indicators of depression in adolescents. Although the incidence of depression is twice as great in girls as in boys, the male suicide rate for 15- to 19-year-olds is five times the female rate.
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A. Caused by displeasing holy people B. Caused by annoying the elements C. Disturbing plant life D. Disturbing animal life E. Ignoring direction from the chief
A nurse is giving a public presentation on the topic of forensic psychiatric care at a community center in a community that is considering building a forensic facility
The nurse is explaining about how someone who is found to be unfit to stand trial is subsequently hospitalized in a forensic mental health facility. A member of the audience asks, "What is the purpose of the hospitalization?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? A) "Basically, they are kept under protective custody as long as necessary." B) "Efforts are focused on helping the client become 'fit' to stand trial." C) "Treatment is focused on determining the correct diagnosis." D) "The main purpose is holding the client until a new trial date can be set."
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1. "When was your last menstrual period?" 2. "Have you ever experienced an eating disorder?" 3. "Do you perform monthly breast self-examinations?" 4. "Are you taking birth control pills?"
Find the missing numerator in 
x = ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).