A client was prescribed antidepressants for severe depression with feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and suicidal ideation
She was hospitalized because she was not improving. At what point or points would the client be at greatest risk for suicide during hospitalization?
1. Within the first hour after admission
2. At night after visitors leave and clients are preparing for bed
3. Within the first 24 hours after admission and as discharge approaches
4. At the time she realizes she will not be discharged for several days
ANS: 3
Statistics show that option 3 is correct.
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Which intervention in a client with dehydration-induced confusion is most likely to relieve the confusion?
A. Measuring intake and output B. Applying oxygen by mask or nasal cannula C. Increasing the IV flow rate to 250 mL/hour D. Placing the client in a high-Fowler's position
The mother of an infant tells the nurse that the dentist told her not to let the child go to bed with a bottle of milk even if the child enjoys it. What should the nurse say to the mother?
A) "Giving a bottle of milk when the infant goes to bed can lead to obesity." B) "Bottles given at bedtime can cause erosion of the enamel on the teeth." C) "Giving your baby a pacifier at bedtime will satisfy the need to suck." D) "You could give your baby a bottle of water at bedtime occasionally."
A client admitted to home care hospice with terminal stage cervical cancer complains of constipation. What should the nurse provide, with orders, to manage constipation in this client?
A) Low-residue diet B) Belladonna suppository C) Kaolin and pectin mixture D) Milk of Magnesia