The nurse knows that over 90% of suicide victims have a psychiatric disorder at the time of death. Most psychiatric clients, however, do not commit suicide
People who are severely and persistently mentally ill may commit suicide because of years of: A) Happiness.
B) Pain.
C) Treatment.
D) High self-esteem.
B
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After administering a CNS stimulant to a client being treated for respiratory depression, the nurse would continue to assess which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Blood pressure B) Pulse C) Respiratory rate D) Respiratory pattern E) Level of consciousness
A patient is admitted to a medical unit with pulmonary edema. His primary nurse admits him and then provides a written plan of care. What type of educational preparation best fits the role of primary nurse?
a. Baccalaureate b. Associate c. Diploma d. LPN/LVN
Broome feels there is a need for new visions of leadership and how they should be developed. One of her biggest points was that successful leaders for the future need to:
A. Develop strong business plans that keep the "bottom line" down. B. Know when to lead and when to follow. C. Be aware of followers' need to have a rest or vacation every 2 to 3 months. D. Push the organization's mission and goals no matter what the group's vision is.
From an interpersonal theory perspective, which intervention would a nurse use to assist a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder?
A. Encourage discussion of feelings B. Offer family therapy sessions C. Discuss childhood events D. Teach alternate coping skills