The nurse assessing a client for suicide potential will be most effective if she recognizes that the
cognitive style that places a client at increased risk is
a. being flexible and interested in exploring alternatives.
b. demonstrating tunnel vision thinking and perfectionism.
c. demonstrating distractible, scattered thinking.
d. The presence of strong religious beliefs.
B
The cognitive style that features rigid all-or-nothing thinking, inability to see different options, and
perfectionism contributes to increased suicide risk. Option A is associated with mental health.
Option C is associated with anxiety. Option D is a protective factor.
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When caring for a client with a uric acid level of 40 mg/100 mL, the nurse should:
a. handle the client gently to avoid bleeding. b. encourage oral fluids and maintain IV fluids. c. do nothing special as this is within defined limits. d. encourage a bland, high-caloric liquid diet.
Which are among the key categories of indicators of health presented in Healthy People 2020? (Select all that apply.)
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An older Chinese client experienced a stroke that left him with right-sided weakness and now refuses to participate in physical therapy until his son is present. The nurse should initially inter-pret this behavior as:
1. A sign of post-stroke depression 2. An illustration of cultural collectivism 3. A response to the therapy-induced pain 4. An example of a healthy father-son relationship