Which of the following groups is most at risk for suicide?
a. Adolescents under age 20
b. Men over age 85
c. Females 25 to 45 years of age
d. Women over age 65
ANS: B
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A) Prepare the client for general anesthesia. B) Place the client in a side-lying position. C) Place a soft pillow under the client's abdomen. D) Apply pressure to the site to minimize bleeding.
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A nurse is providing different types of therapies to a patient with excessive fatigue and cancer. Which technique will cause the nurse manager to intervene?
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