A nurse is caring for a client with borderline personality disorder. Which suicidal behavior from the client should the nurse anticipate?
A) Use of a highly lethal method
B) Behaviors designed to elicit a rescue response from a significant other
C) Threats of suicide, but not actual action
D) A method to lower the pain threshold and decrease endorphins in the body
B
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A) gross motor skills B) locomotion C) fine motor skills D) concrete operations
An older patient is admitted after falling on the steps at home. Which component of trauma should the nurse consider when planning care for the patient? Select all that apply.
A. Intention B. Environment C. Source D. Host E. Transmission
Describe the rest of your preoperative teaching for R.T. and his family
What will be an ideal response?