When planning care, what is the most important outcome criterion for a suicidal client?
A) The client will not physically harm himself or herself.
B) The client will express hope for the future.
C) The client will reveal his or her suicide plan.
D) The client will establish a trusting relationship with the nurse.
A
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effective treatment for this disorder is a. analysis. b. thought stopping. c. cognitive therapy. d. response prevention.
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1) Obtain a physician's order before applying restraints. 2) Monitor the patient's status every 4 hours while restrained. 3) Release the restraints and check circulation every hour. 4) Continually reevaluate the patient's need for restraint.
A 33-year-old male marathon runner presents with knee pain. Which of the following tests is positive if the meniscus of the knee is torn?
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