The suicide rate for incarcerated persons compared to the general population has been found to be:
a. lower
b. about the same
c. somewhat higher
d. much higher
D
The suicide rate for incarcerated persons is much higher than for the population as a whole. Suicide events are much more common in local jails and holding facilities than they are in prisons.
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Prepare a 0.5 mg dose from an available strength of 300 mcg/mL. Express your answer to the nearest tenth
What will be an ideal response?
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1. Expand the science of nursing. 2. Foster evidence-based practice. 3. Improve client care. 4. Visually depict nursing management. 5. Plan and organize care.
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