The nurse presenting a suicide prevention lecture would decide who the target population is based on what fact?
a. Females have the highest risk for suicide.
b. Children are considered a high-risk group for committing suicide.
c. The highest suicide rate is among the Caucasian middle-age population.
d. Rates of suicide are highest among the older population, age 80 and older.
ANS: D
The highest rate of suicide is among the older adult population. The remaining options are not true statements.
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a. provide a constant oxygen supply. b. liquefy respiratory secretions. c. provide moisture to the mucous membranes. d. improve the infant's hydration.
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1. central nervous system injury 2. respiratory system injury 3. pulmonary emboli 4. radiation sickness
Informed consent
What will be an ideal response?