You are working with a 45-year-old male patient who was in middle management. His company has "downsized" him. A friend of his brings him to your clinic and reports that the patient has been drinking alcohol more frequently than usual
The friend also reports that the patient's father committed suicide and that the patient has been saying, "Dad had the right idea. I think my family would be better off without me, too!" You realize that this patient is at what level of suicide risk?
A) Low
B) Moderate
C) High
D) Very high/imminent
D
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A) Hyperlipidemia B) Hypoalbuminemia C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) D) Hypoproteinemia
Which developmental task should families master in later life?
a. Becoming role models for their grand-children b. Making a significant contribution to so-ciety c. Abandoning the parental role to grown children d. Maintaining a satisfactory living ar-rangement
In evaluating the success of a clinical nurse leader (CNL) program, a nursing dean would determine that program goals had been met when graduates were able to successfully (Select all that apply.)
a. demonstrate leadership in hospital nursing departments. b. function effectively in an advanced specialty nursing role. c. oversee care coordination of a distinct group of patients. d. provide direct patient care in complex situations. e. supervise ancillary and adjunctive nursing staff members.
A heroin-dependant client is undergoing a methadone maintenance program. What interventions should the nurse perform when caring for this client?
A) Administer 200 mg as methadone tablets. B) Mix the powder with 120 mL of orange juice. C) Take regular blood samples of the client for analysis. D) Prevent the client from interacting with others.