The nursing diagnosis Risk for self-directed violence has been listed in the record of a suicidal client. An appropriate short-term goal for the client would be that the client will
A. reclaim any prized possessions that were given away.
B. name three personal strengths.
C. seek help when feeling self-destructive.
D. participate in a self help group.
Ans: C. seek help when feeling self-destructive.
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The nurse at the local high school is aware that students are particularly vulnerable during this developmental stage to many health challenges. What is an appropriate priority topic to support student self-development?
1. Educate about sexually transmitted diseases. 2. Provide strategies to minimize stress and promote self-esteem. 3. Hold in-service programs for teachers to identify students at risk. 4. Collaborate with the local mental health agency to refer students at risk.
A female client comes into the emergency department as an apparent victim of intimate partner violence. The nurse realizes that which of the following is not associated with this type of violence?
a. Low-income status b. Substance abuse c. Children in the household d. History of childhood abuse
The nurse is teaching a client about fasting blood glucose levels and an oral glucose tolerance test. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
• "You must fast before each of the tests for 8 to 10 hours.". • "You must fast 8 hours before the fasting blood glucose test, and then eat a large meal, after which your blood glucose is measured.". • "The fasting glucose must be 123 or under to be normal.". • "The 2-hour glucose tolerance test must be over 140 to be considered normal.".
Can this medication be given by intramuscular injection?
What will be an ideal response?