The nurse decides to hold a seminar for the faculty. The nurse explains how to identify students at risk. Which of the following is a factor that increases the risk of suicide?
a. No previous history of drug abuse
b. Lack of coping skills
c. Low level of stress
d. Positive communication with the family
B
Teens that commit or attempt suicide often have substance abuse. Lack of coping skills renders teens unable to deal with difficult situations. High levels of stress and poor communication with family members also increase risk.
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A) This document is always honored, regardless of circumstances. B) This document specifies the patient's wishes before hospitalization. C) This document that is binding for the duration of the patient's life. D) This document has been drawn up by the patient's family to determine DNR status.
An adult says, "I take vitamins B and E to prevent AD, but these vitamins are so expensive." Select the nurse's most informative response
a. "Yes, these vitamins are very expensive, but it is money well spent to prevent AD." b. "There is conflicting research evidence about effectiveness of these vitamins for prevention of AD." c. "Most researchers now believe that preventing anemia is more important than taking vitamins to prevent AD." d. "Aspirin is much cheaper. You should take it instead if you want to prevent AD."
The client diagnosed with leukemia is scheduled for bone marrow transplantation. Which interventions should be implemented to prepare the client for this procedure? Select all
1. Administer high-dose chemo 2. Teach the client about autologous transfusions 3. Have the family members HLA typed 4. Monitor the CBC daily 5. Provide central line care per protocol
A client came to the clinic with erectile dysfunction. What are some possible causes of this condition that the nurse could discuss with the client during history taking? (Select all that apply.)
a. Recent prostatectomy b. Long-term hypertension c. Diabetes mellitus d. Hour-long exercise sessions e. Consumption of beer each night