Suicide attempts by ____ are more successful, because one out of every two attempts results in death
1. adolescents
2. older adults
3. young adults
4. middle-aged adults
2
The incidence of successful suicide increase with age.
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A 26-year-old woman has been prescribed the suspension form of phenytoin. The nurse will inform the patient that she should
A) check capillary blood glucose levels frequently. B) take the drug with food. C) shake the phenytoin suspension before pouring and measuring the dose. D) follow the drug with water.
Where is the best place to begin to select a vein for an initial intravenous (IV) site in a left-handed patient?
a. Antecubital vein of the right arm b. Antecubital vein of the left arm c. Right forearm d. Left forearm
A patient being prepared for a heart transplant is concerned that the transplanted organ will not be accepted in his body. What should the nurse consider when formulating a response to this concern?
1. Heart transplants are very successful because of immunosuppressant medication. 2. Today it is more common to do heart-lung transplants. 3. Hearts were the first organs to be transplanted so the technique has been perfected. 4. There are no guarantees since transplants are more successful between twins.
The nurse in the ER is caring for a family whose 3-year-old was hit by a car in front of their home. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial intervention for dealing with this family in crisis?
A) Identify the developmental stage of each family member B) Share information, provide support, and respect methods of family coping C) Develop goals you hope to see with this family D) Detect which family functions are not being met