A patient with a history of suicide attempt has been participating in the treatment plan and is not actively suicidal, but continues to express feelings of hopelessness. Which statements by the nurse would best promote hope for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Tell me about the struggles in your life."
2. "How are you trying to solve some of your problems?"
3. "Have you ever felt like you wanted to hurt yourself?"
4. "Are you getting any regular exercise?"
5. "You are doing a great job by participating in the ordered therapy."
4. "Are you getting any regular exercise?"
5. "You are doing a great job by participating in the ordered therapy."
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A homeless patient with serious and persistent mental illness became suspicious and delusional. The patient was given depot antipsychotic medication, and housing for the patient was obtained in a local shelter
After 2 weeks, which statement by the patient indicates significant improvement? a. "I am feeling safe and comfortable here. Nobody bothers me." b. "They will not let me drink. They have many rules in the shelter." c. "Those guys are always watching me. I think someone stole my shoes." d. "That shot made my arm sore. I'm not going to take any more of them."
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a. They are already differentiated. b. They are referred to as housekeeping genes. c. They already demonstrate DNA sequencing. d. They are said to be totipotent.
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A. A reduction in norepinephrine secretion B. A drop in mineralocorticoid secretion C. An increase in glucocorticoid secretion D. An increase in epinephrine secretion